Multiskilled Apprentice

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About Us:

P&G is the world’s largest consumer good company. It produces, markets, and sells branded, high-quality, daily-use, household and personal care products under household names like Aeriel, Fairy, Pampers, Gillette, Oral B and Pantene. Our Manchester Production Facility has been production P&G products for over 90 years and is the main supply point for Pampers for the UK and Norther Europe. It operates a 24/7 Make, Ship and Pack Operation and is a fast paced operation – Each production line can make up to 20 diapers every second!

The Technology is highly automated due to the high Quality/Safety demands and incredible speed and complexity of the equipment – requiring both mechanical and electrical skills to keep production running.  Most of the roles are in production, but there are rotational opportunities in more specialist capability development with the increase in automation and digitisation of our systems.

As an apprentice there will be the opportunity to rotate to different departments as well as developing specific skills required – in particular Rockwell based Power and Control technology.

Job Purpose:

Working in partnership with Trafford College, we are offering a 3-year apprenticeship programme where you will achieve a L3 EMT qualification. You will gain engineering skills to the highest level following an established apprenticeship programme as you journey towards becoming one of our multi-skilled shift technicians. 

Rotational assignments typically include our production lines, Rebuild and Ancillary departments (Utilities and Palletisation) where there are defined expectations of capability and learning to support both the business needs as well as the apprenticeship learning expectations.

Your Apprenticeship will require you to attend college to gain qualifications to match your job role and during the college holidays, you will be required to attend site to apply what you have been learning at college, into practice. (prior attainment will be taken into consideration when planning your college training)

Apprentices will be working on site alongside experienced engineers who will support and mentor you, building capability and problem-solving techniques to confidently evaluate and implement solutions, attending college one day per week.  They are often given responsibilities of owning some of our equipment and systems at an early stage – we expect continual improvement and learning.

During the apprenticeship will see you work across a day shift pattern (typically Monday-Friday 0700-1500), but depending on business requirements, it may be required to go onto a shift pattern to provide better continuity of training – this would mean working 12.5 hours shifts including nights and weekends – Shift pay would be included as part of the renumeration package.

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will become an integral part of the operating teams – most likely in production, but potentially in some of our ancillary departments.  The apprenticeship scheme is intended to be the main source of recruitment into the site and so expect accelerated career growth and contribution vs other external sources.

Responsibilities:

• Being part of a skilled and experienced team – contributing to the business from day 1.

• Working with mechanical and electrical equipment as well as automated control systems, carry out planned and preventative maintenance, undertake fault finding and diagnosis.

• Championing continuous improvement through involvement in our Integrated Work System Programme developing Manufacturing Excellence and individual capability to eliminate losses

• Ensuring all activities are undertaken safely and in line with safety, quality and internal control standards and legislative requirements – medical device legislation applies to some areas.

• To ensure specific maintenance methods and procedures are followed whilst minimising down time during training.

• To achieve a competent level of understanding in the use of plant and equipment as required by the department you are associated with.

• To ensure the appropriate problem-solving techniques are used to reach the end goal. All techniques should use the appropriate plans, drawings and technical data or the formulation of such.

• To become familiar with internal systems and be competent in their use.

• To follow and maintain all safety devices, systems and procedure.  Report any non-conformance, misuse or malfunctions appropriately with health & safety aspects demanding the absolute priority.

• To show a high level of competence post training during the apprenticeship in all modules covered by the apprenticeship.

What we Offer You:

At P&G, we believe that by supporting your wellbeing, you will be better able to contribute to the success of the company and achieve your personal goals. That is why our global Total Rewards package is carefully designed to improve your overall wellbeing, ensuring you feel inspired, valued, supported and cared for, by a package that can be tailored at all life-stages.

• Competitive Salary: You will join on our starting apprentice pay - £21,084.44 per year.

• Flex4Me: This is an annual £1200 allowance for you to spend on physical, mental, financial and work-life balance wellbeing.  

• Generous Pension: The Company will contribute double the amount you contribute towards your pension savings, up to a maximum company contribution of 14% of your pensionable pay. 

• Annual Leave: You will start with 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service up to 30 days. 

• 1-4-1 Shares: For every share that you purchase, the Company will purchase a share on your behalf. You can contribute up to 2.5% of your salary into the 1-4-1 Share Plan, up to a maximum of £150 a month.

• Private Medical Insurance: Our Private Medical Insurance Plan, currently delivered by AXA Health, provides eligible employees with access to private medical treatment, if they wish. Eligible employees can request for their partner and / or eligible dependent children to be included on their cover. 

• Dynamic and respectful work environment: This role is based in our Manchester Plant in Trafford Park. There are bus and tram links near to the site as well as free onsite parking. P&G employees also benefit from a subsidised restaurant, free gym facility, Occupational Health support, and newly installed relaxation garden

• Continuous coaching: you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade 4/ C or above, including Maths, Science and English.

• A real interest in manufacturing and associated processes

• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to learning new skills, seeking opportunities for personal development and passing on knowledge to others.

• The ability to communicate effectively and engage positively and proactively with colleagues across the site and group.

• Willingness to work shifts including days, nights and weekends

Right to Work:

For this role, you will need to provide your own, continuous (i.e. not time limited) right to work in the UK from Day 1 of employment without requiring sponsorship from P&G.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

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