Apprentice Process Operator
PALEUS CHEMICALS & POLYMERS LTD
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway into process operations within a specialised chemical manufacturing environment, combining full-time off-the-job training at CATCH with hands-on experience at our Denaby Main site. You will develop technical, safety, and quality skills across a broad range of manufacturing activities.
The successful apprentice will learn to manufacture a range of water-based polymers, operating chemical reactors and associated equipment. Building on classroom learning in health, safety, environmental compliance, chemistry, and quality systems, they will develop practical skills across multiple reactor processes, maintenance activities, and stock management.
Duties will include:
- Under initial close shadowing of an experienced operator, you will learn the processes for preparing, charging and then reacting and monitoring polymerisation reactors.
- Packing finished product and cleaning processes.
- Learn how to handle various chemicals and the unique hazards associated with each of them.
- Assist with tanker loading and offloading.
- Learn and participate in the company processes such as batch recording, OEE recording, stock control, quality control and waste management.
- Physically fit and able to lift up 25KG.
- Full driving license preferred.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.
About the Training
The apprenticeship follows a 4-year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.
The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite with the employer.
About the Employer
PALEUS are a Doncaster-based chemical manufacturer and developer of water based polymer emulsions and solutions for a wide range of applications including pressure sensitive adhesives, coatings, construction adhesives and water treatment.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Team working
Training Provider
HCF CATCH LIMITED
Course/Training
Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)