Vacancies for Technical Manufacturing Apprentices with West Fraser
24 January 2025
- Job title
- Technical Manufacturing Apprentice
- Reports to
- Hours
- Salary
- £18,450
- Location
- Inverness
- Contract type
- We recognise that our people are our future and the importance of investing in continuous training and development programs. You will be provided with the opportunity to advance your career, in addition to the following package: - Starting salary of £18,450 - 30 days holiday per year - Employee Assistance Program - 7% Pension - Simply Health - Cycle to Work Scheme - Refer a Friend - Access to occupational health nurse As you progress through your apprenticeship your salary will increase each year and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, and if successful for a permanent position, the salary be reflected in line with current operators in the same role.
Throughout the program students will work closely with the college to build a comprehensive portfolio and will be monitored through continuous assessment. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, you be qualified as a Production Operator. The experience you gain will be of great value to your future careers.
Some of the key responsibilities within this role include:
- Learning and assisting in the operation and maintenance of all plant and machinery to expected standards in accordance with Health and Safety policy of the company.
- Learning and maintaining adequate records in conjunction with the QA manual as required
- Assisting in the monitoring and control working area and carrying out any maintenance and checks as required.
- Assisting in monitoring operating parameters of equipment and maintaining an accurate log of abnormalities and report deviations/process interruptions to relevant personnel
- Assisting in monitoring equipment, ensuring planned maintenance is carried out as per manufacturer recommendations.
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within your working area, promoting safe working environment for all employees and external visitors
- Liaison with other Departments to ensure safe and efficient running of your area
- Learning and actively assisting in co-ordinating and developing hazard identification, risk assessment and creation of Safe systems of work for all tasks with the aim of developing a safe system of work for every task. Ensuring that the SSOW is used and reviewed as necessary should the task, method, or hazard change
- Ensure that operational EHS procedures are followed and all EHS incidents are reported in a timely manner.
*This list is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive
What We Require from You
- The candidate must have strong health and safety awareness and the ability to work unsupervised.
- Self-motivated, open-minded, pro-active and intuitive.
- High level of integrity in the data being handled within the role.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Time management – reliable, must be able to multi-task and prioritise whilst being flexible and adapting to changes in priorities.
Our Vision and Values
Integrity, humility, teamwork, frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect for fellow employees are words that define West Fraser's organisational culture and the way we do business every day. If you’re interested in developing your career and joining the biggest plant of this type in Europe then we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
To apply, please send your current CV and a letter of interest to our HR Department – invernesshrteam@westfraser.com
