Level 6 Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme - Port Sunlight, Wirral

UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED

Wirral, CH63 3JW

Closes on Thursday 23 January

Posted on 30 October 2024

Print

Contents

Summary

Would you like to work with and learn from the biggest brands in the world, bringing your purpose to life with your work? We care as much about the sustainability of our business as we do about the success of our brands and our people. Together, we can feel good about the work we do every day.

Annual wage
£22,716 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Typical day is 9am to 5pm. Days to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

3

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

Chemical Engineering apprentices will work as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Centre pilot plant team in Unilever Research & Development Post Sunlight, delivering high quality product innovations to support Unilever's Home and Personal Care category innovation programmes.

Apprentices will rotate through Unilever’s research and development teams, and will:

  • Get exposure to different stages of our product development lifecycle
  • Learn about developing new formulation technologies
  • Learn about scaling and optimising our manufacturing processes
  • Deploy products to full-scale manufacturing in our supply chain
  • Help to embed digital technologies into the heart of our innovations

Where you’ll work

Research Laboratory

Quarry Road East

Bebington

Wirral

CH63 3JW

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

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Your training course

Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Ensure the control, within own area of responsibility, of major accident hazards, health & safety, to statutory, mandatory and environmental standards.
  • Ensure that targets are met and maintained, within own area of responsibility, whilst complying with defined company procedures and legislative requirements
  • Prepare for and perform process/plant engineering tasks using the appropriate techniques, procedures and methods
  • Support the evaluation, submission, planning, installation and commissioning of capital, maintenance and revenue projects to improve process performance
  • Work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate engineering data, presenting the results and problem solving approach clearly and concisely in written and oral form, using technology where appropriate to assist with and evaluate activies
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques and support existing manufacturing principles to drive effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Manage and/or support the introduction of new technologies and practices
  • Use creative thinking and problem solving to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas.
  • Plan and prioritise process/plant tasks using project planning tools, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios

    • Your training plan

    As an apprentice, individuals will study part time at the University of Strathclyde towards a BEng degree in Chemical Engineering. 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    A Level or equivalent in:

    • 3 subjects including Math and another STEM subject (grade B or above)
    • including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

    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
    • Team working
    • Creative

    Other requirements

    Please note: we open for applications once a year and work on a rolling basis, which means that as soon as we reach the required number of applications, we will close the process for that role/business area. Therefore, we advise applying as early as possible once applications go live to avoid disappointment.

    About this company

    Unilever are one of the world's largest fast-moving consumer goods companies, meaning we own, make & sell products that people use in their everyday lives. We own over 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic global brands such as Dove, Lifebuoy, and Magnum. Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. ​​​​​​​​​​​ All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

    https://careers.unilever.com/uk-apprenticeships (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    • A pension scheme • A discounted staff shop • Subsidised gym memberships • Shares • 25 days of holiday allowance

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    Good chances of progression to temporary/permanent employment.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284772.

    Apply now

    Closes on Thursday 23 January

    When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

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

    Company’s application instructions

    Apply online through our website!