Science Manufacturing Apprentice (Level 3) - TARRC

TUN ABDUL RAZAK RESEARCH CENTRE

HERTFORD, SG13 8NL

Closes in 12 days (Monday 4 November)

Posted on 21 October 2024

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Summary

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Apprentice, you’ll be supporting with the preparation of rubber compounds and test samples, whilst learning how to safely operate rubber processing equipment.

Annual wage
£19,000 a year

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Training course
Science manufacturing technician 2023 (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (7:30AM - 3:00PM) 35 hours per week

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Responsibilities will include: 

  • Preparation of polymers, additives and oils for compounding and mixing
  • Mixing and finalising rubber compounds
  • Testing of polymers and compounds for processing characteristics
  • Processing of vulcanised test samples
  • Stock Control
  • To assist in the maintenance of mill room equipment and report any item of equipment that is not operating either in a correct or safe manner.
  • To ensure that calibration schedules on key test equipment are current. 

Where you’ll work

BRICKENDONBURY

BRICKENDON

HERTFORD

SG13 8NL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Science manufacturing technician 2023 (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Review instructions or information to understand the task.
  • Plan tasks. Identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
  • Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and personal safety and mitigation measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply controlled environment procedures for example, gowning, isolators, contamination control, and sanitisation.
  • Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and waste handling.
  • Conduct in process or post-manufacturing procedure for example, labelling, packing, storage, visual inspection, discharge.
  • Apply first line maintenance practices.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Conduct calculations for example, conversations, tare weight, charge weights, yield calculations.
  • Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data.
  • Perform second person witness and second person checks for critical tasks.
  • Identify issues for example, defects, deviations, process variance, and maintenance requirements.
  • Apply problem solving and fault-finding techniques.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information and digital technology for example, management information systems, human machine interfaces, word processing, spreadsheet, email, virtual learning platforms, document sharing platforms. Comply with cyber security requirements and GDPR.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Make a suggestion for improvement.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Produce written documents for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests.
  • Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Select, check, and prepare raw materials for biotechnology process for example, weighing, measuring, control and blending, conditioning, dissolving, and sanitisation.
  • Conduct pre-checks of hand tools, equipment and machinery for biotechnology process including calibration record where applicable.
  • Connect service connections for biotechnology process such as water, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.
  • Operate biotechnology equipment for example, start-up, shut down, or cleaning mode.
  • Set and adjust biotechnology process parameters such as agitation revolutions per minute, temperature, pressure, flow rate or time.
  • Check calibration and calibrate analytical equipment.
  • Conduct at point analysis of the product using laboratory techniques (bench top analysis) for example, pH, conductivity measurement, optical density measurements, and protein concertation.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, conduct parameter checks (size, colour, weight), and take samples for laboratory testing.
  • Remove and replace disposable components and check functionality for example, break lines, isolators, and tri-clamps and tube welding.
  • Conduct aseptic method for example, aseptic technique or aseptic sampling.
  • Interpret drawings and graphs.
  • Select, check, and prepare raw (incoming) materials for aseptic process for example, weighing, measuring, conditioning, dissolving, and sanitisation.
  • Conduct pre-checks of hand tools, equipment and machinery for aseptic process including calibration record where applicable.
  • Operate aseptic process equipment for example, start-up and shut-down.
  • Set aseptic process parameters such as temperature, and pressure.
  • Conduct pre and in-process checks such as environmental monitoring.
  • Make adjustments to aseptic process parameters.
  • Clean equipment and process areas in-between production to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Conduct volume checks.
  • Calibrate analytical equipment.
  • Review instructions or information to understand the task.
  • Plan tasks. Identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
  • Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and personal safety and mitigation measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply controlled environment procedures for example, gowning, isolators, contamination control, and sanitisation.
  • Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and waste handling.
  • Conduct in process or post-manufacturing procedure for example, labelling, packing, storage, visual inspection, discharge.
  • Apply first line maintenance practices.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Conduct calculations for example, conversations, tare weight, charge weights, yield calculations.
  • Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data.
  • Perform second person witness and second person checks for critical tasks.
  • Identify issues for example, defects, deviations, process variance, and maintenance requirements.
  • Apply problem solving and fault-finding techniques.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information and digital technology for example, management information systems, human machine interfaces, word processing, spreadsheet, email, virtual learning platforms, document sharing platforms. Comply with cyber security requirements and GDPR.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Make a suggestion for improvement.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Produce written documents for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests.
  • Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

    • Your training plan

    At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.

    Over 24 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at TARRC who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

    Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

    The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)
    • Science (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    About this company

    TARRC is one of the world's leading and most progressive rubber research and development laboratories, situated at the beautiful Brickendonbury Estate (pictured above). TARRC is one of the world's leading independent rubber, polymer and elastomer consulting, testing and R&D laboratories, and have been assisting companies globally since 1984 to improve their businesses by offering world-class elastomer consultancy testing and R&D services. Over the last thirty-five years, TARRC have established a unique portfolio of in-house services available for the elastomer and polymer industries as well as suppliers to these businesses. They have a global customer base with clients from the tyre, automotive, aerospace, railway, oil & gas, medical & healthcare, pharmaceutical, packaging and the construction sectors.

    https://www.tarrc.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays Regular training & CPD opportunities

    After this apprenticeship

    When you join TARRC, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
     
    Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for completing manufacturing and process operations. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping-stone towards a rewarding career in science manufacturing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science or Engineering Technician (RSci / Eng Tech).
     
    This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it's process operations, maintenance, quality assurance and control, or environmental risk management, the doors are wide open.
     
    This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TIRO TRAINING LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283120.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Monday 4 November)

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.