Introduction
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.
About the Employer
PALEUS is 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.
What You’ll Do
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.
- 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.
Training Outcome
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 will possess an in‑depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.
Skills Required
Attention to detail and teamwork.
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths, English and one other subject (A*‑C / 9‑4).
Course Information
- Course: Process industry manufacturing technician (Level 3)
- Route: Engineering and manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Training Provider: HCF CATCH LIMITED
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: After an initial training period of day work, the role will be shift‑based, on a 24/5 shift pattern on 12hour shifts. Repeated over 3 weeks, working 4 days, 3 days and 3 days to achieve a 40‑hour average over 3 weeks split between days and nights.
- Expected Duration: 3 Years.
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