PAPER IS OUR PASSION!
Do you have a technical mind or have an interest in science and engineering? Would you enjoy working in a performance-oriented team or do you fancy leading such a team?
If your answer is yes, then Process Technology Apprenticeship could be right for you.
become part of our investment into the future
#WEAREPALM
PALM is a successful, medium-sized family-owned company headquartered in Aalen. With 4,800 employees across 38 facilities, we are a leading European supplier of corrugated base paper and graphic papers made from 100% recycled paper, as well as corrugated packaging.
We place particular emphasis on state-of-the-art technologies, innovation, sustainable thinking and action, and a positive work environment. We are a responsible and motivated team where work is enjoyable and your talents are nurtured. With us, you’ll receive a high-quality and diverse apprenticeship in a forward-thinking family-owned company.
At a glance
Your education
- You will be assessed through exams for the theoretical side and an end point assessment for the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are learnt within the mill.
Location
- Catch College near Grimsby (accommodation and travel provided)
- Production Department at Palm Paper, King’s Lynn
Reporting to
Compliance Manager or Appointed Mentor
Contract length and qualification
- Typically 3 years
- 27 teaching weeks, 1-2 week blocks online or on site
- After successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Process Technology combined with Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in Paper Technology and could be working in a Production positon at Palm Paper.
About you:
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn new subjects and apply this to the work place
- Well organised and motivated to independent studies
- English, Maths and Science GCSE grade 9-4 / A*-C
- Good IT Skills, in particular MS Office applications
- Responsible and accountable
Responsibilities:
Actively participate in the daily operation of the paper mill, learning and getting involved in the operational and control of a variety of different processes onsite, including:
- Cleaning of recycled paper so it can be made into new paper
- Paper machine operation
- Finished paper processing
- Automatic wrapping line operation
- Fresh water and effluent treatment plant
- Combined Heat and Power plant operation
- Onsite chemical systems
- Laboratory - quality control and paper property analysis
- Basic mechanical experience
Areas studied at college:
- Health, safety and environmental issues in process industries
- Instrumentation, measurement and control
- Fundamentals of communications and information technology
- Science of papermaking
- Chemical additives in paper manufacture
- Processing recycled fibres
- Wet and dry end process in paper making
Additional training:
- Use of hand and power tools
- Driving forklift truck, cherry picker, shovel loader
- Operation of overhead cranes and hoists
- Safety training
Further education/development
There is scope within the role to expand and develop personally with additional training through higher national qualifications, degrees or on specific subject matter
