Chemical Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)

About the role

This Level 3 apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience as a Chemical Manufacturing Technician in a fully‑equipped chemical production facility. You will work alongside experienced engineers and chemists, learning to operate and maintain large‑scale chemical processes while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing activities such as adding materials to vessels, transferring product, monitoring mills and cleaning equipment.
• Support set‑up and operation of manufacturing equipment under supervision.
• Perform in‑process quality checks using barcode scanners, PLC tablets and record results.
• Ensure formulations meet GMP specifications and accurately record material weights.
• Monitor equipment performance, report issues and follow health, safety and environmental procedures (COSHH, COMAH, PPE).
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and work safely in confined spaces when required.

Required profile

• 18 years or older, not in full‑time education, with the right to work in the UK.
• Comfortable working with machinery, following strict procedures and handling physical tasks.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented and able to work shifts in a fast‑moving industrial environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn through hands‑on experience.

Required skills

• PLC operation
• Barcode scanning
• Process monitoring
• Material handling
• Equipment cleaning and maintenance

What we offer

• Starting salary of £28,050 per year
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension (5% employee / 4% employer)
• Overtime availability and 3× life cover/death in service
• Regular training, CPD opportunities and potential professional recognition (RSciTech)