Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Cleenol Group Ltd

CLEENOL GROUP LTD

OXON (OX16 1RB)

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 May 2025)

Posted on 22 April 2025

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Summary

Joining Cleenol means becoming part of a forward thinking, supportive team dedicated to making a difference and we are now looking for a motivated and driven apprentice to join our team as a Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician!

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Starting salary: £21,000 per annum (raising to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if applicable)

Training course
Science manufacturing technician 2023 (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Thursday, 8am to 4.30pm, Friday – 8am to 2pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As an Apprentice, you will work closely with the Operations Manager while gaining hands-on experience across different departments in line with their apprenticeship modules.  This role provides a structured learning pathway, allowing you to develop technical skills, industry knowledge and an understanding of operational excellence within Cleenol. You will play an active role in supporting operational processes, continuous improvement initiatives and day-to-day tasks within the Operations Team.

  • Assist the Operations Manager in daily tasks, including data collection, process monitoring and reporting.
  • Support the implementation of efficiency improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with different departments in line with apprenticeship modules to gain relevant experience.
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Complete relevant health and safety training and ensure compliance with Cleenol’s policies.
  • Assist in health and safety initiatives, risk assessments and audits where appropriate.
  • Learn about lean manufacturing principles and contribute to process improvement projects.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities for increasing operational efficiency.
  • Gather and analyse operational data to support decision making.
  • Complete all apprenticeship learning modules within the allocated timeframe.
  • Attend training sessions, workshops and mentoring sessions as required.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks within the business.
  • Work closely with different teams across the business as part of the apprenticeship and on improvement projects.  
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and managers to support daily operations.
  • Contribute to a positive and productive team culture.

Where you’ll work

BEAUMONT ROAD
BANBURY
OXON
OX16 1RB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

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 Cleenol 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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Please note, due to the nature of this position, you must be aged 18+

About this company

Cleenol is a family-owned business with a proud heritage and a commitment to excellence. As a certified BCorp, we uphold the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility, ensuring that our operations have a positive impact on people and the planet. Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. We prioritise work-life balance and employee well-being, with 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays as standard, nutritious meal options on-site and family friendly benefits. At Cleenol, our values define the way we work together and contribute to our success. As part of our team, the Apprentice is expected to embody and promote our core values: Be Positive – Approach challenges with a can-do attitude and contribute to a supportive workplace. Do What You Say You’re Going to Do – Follow through on commitments and be reliable. Improve Yourself and How We Work – Take opportunities to learn and contribute to process improvements. Help Each Other – Work collaboratively and support colleagues when needed. Treat Others with Respect – Foster a culture of respect, inclusivity and fairness. Be Open and Honest – Communicate openly and constructively. Go the Extra Mile – Show dedication and enthusiasm in your work. Come to Work – Be engaged, proactive and committed to the role. Joining Cleenol means becoming part of a forward thinking, supportive team dedicated to making a difference and we are now looking for a motivated and driven apprentice to join our team as a Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician!

https://www.cleenol.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Medicash Plan. Profit Share Scheme. Nutritious Meal Options On-Site . Regular staff events. Company pension. Regular development & CPD opportunities

After this apprenticeship

This role is the first step in a rewarding career within manufacturing and production. Through hands-on training and development, you'll gain the technical skills and knowledge needed to operate production equipment efficiently while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
 
There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Cleenol, their team is at the heart of their success, and they’re looking for someone who wants to make a lasting impact. Successful apprentices have the potential to secure a full-time position upon completion of their training.

 With practical, on-the-job experience, you’ll develop key competencies in equipment operation, process control, and quality assurance. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for career progression, opening doors to specialised technical roles or leadership opportunities in the manufacturing and production sector.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TIRO TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316440.

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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 May 2025)

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