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Polymer Processing Technician Apprentice
This is a great opportunity to start a career in polymer manufacturing within a specialist silicone environment. As a Polymer Processing & Quality Control Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn to operate equipment, carry out testing, and support production while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate production assets and ancillary equipment in line with safety, quality, and operating procedures
- Support the manufacturing process to ensure materials meet required quality standards
- Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
- Monitor material usage and compliance with quality and consumption standards
- Carry out in‑process testing of production batches
- Analyse, test, and produce samples to meet customer and industry specifications
- Assist with research and development of new materials and additives
- Maintain documentation in line with regulatory and quality requirements
- Support routine batch testing and assist Quality Control Technicians with troubleshooting
- Test manufactured materials against industry standards
- Carry out additional duties as required to support production and quality activities
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Requirements
- GCSE in: English Language (grade 5), Maths (grade 5)
- A Level in Science (grade Pass) - Desirable
- Strong interest in polymer processing, manufacturing, or quality control
- Analytical and problem‑solving approach
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with computers and basic software (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to learning
- Awareness of health and safety in a technical environment
Benefits
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is strong potential for permanent employment within Silteq, including salary progression.
- The successful apprentice will be supported to progress into a Quality Practitioner (QP)–type role within the business and, subject to performance, will have the opportunity to advance onto the Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship, alongside continued technical training and professional development.
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Application Process
- A nationally recognised Level 3 Polymer Processing Technician qualification
- Day‑release apprenticeship training (online and on‑site)
- On‑the‑job practical training within Silteq’s production and QC functions
- Ongoing mentoring, progress reviews, and structured support throughout the programme
- Closes in 23 days (Saturday 25 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
About Silteq
Silteq is a specialist silicone manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated and technical industry. The company is committed to developing future talent through structured apprenticeships, offering hands‑on experience, expert training, and long‑term career opportunities within polymer processing and quality control.
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THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED Reference code: VAC2000040213
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