Why work with us?
Since founding in 1967, Plastipak has been dedicated to prioritising sustainability through innovation. As a family owned business, Plastipak knows the power of placing people at the centre of operations, which is why you would we be valued member of our workforce. Over the years, Plastipak have evolved into a global leader within the PET recycling sector, driven by a commitment to environmental protection and customer satisfaction whilst prioritising the health and safety of our associates.
As a proud subsidiary of Plastipak, Clean Tech UK (CTUK) embodies these pioneering advancements in sustainable practices and employee empowerment. Our mission is to provide packaging solutions through engaged hearts and minds. We believe in the power of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling, working with us would mean you are helping keep an average of 20 billion bottles out of landfill every single year!
We are driven by Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives, leading us to be an engaging ethical business. Integrity is a core value for us at CTUK, and is at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in all areas of operation, ensuring we adhere to the highest possible ethical standards.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in engineering and continuous improvement while making a real impact from day one!
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer Apprentice to support performance and efficiency across our manufacturing site. Working with Projects, Technical, Production, and Engineering teams, you will help identify, prioritise, and deliver improvement initiatives that drive reliability and reduce waste.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, track, and prioritise continuous improvement opportunities
- Collect and analyse data to support decision-making
- Support the design and implementation of process improvements
- Maintain systems to log and communicate CI ideas and progress
- Engage teams across site to drive participation in CI initiatives
- Attend and support CI forums (SIC, TPM, PI meetings)
- Liaise with suppliers and support new technology initiatives
- Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with site standards
What We’re Looking For
- Strong interest in engineering or manufacturing
- Analytical, organised, and detail-focused
- Confident communicator and team player
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
- Positive attitude towards changes and continuous improvement
What You’ll Gain
- Hands on experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Training in lean manufacturing techniques (6S, TPM, SMED, PDCA)
- Development in data analysis, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement
- Recognised qualifications and ongoing support
Benefit Highlights:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- 4% Employer Pension Contribution
- Death in Service
- £500 incentive payment paid upon successful completion of probation
- Occupational Health Access
- A yearly plant bonus scheme
- Training and Development Opportunities from day one
- Opportunity to earn an additional £500 through referring friends and family (T&Cs apply).
- Local gym member discounts
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At CTUK, we recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to driving innovation and success. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive culture, where every member of our team feels respected, valued and safe. We constantly empower our people, consistently encouraging different perspectives and unique outlooks to achieve success. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity initiatives are designed to ensure every individual receives equal opportunities and creates a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
Clean Tech UK, Recruitment Privacy Policy
How long we keep your data for:
In line with data protection principles, we only keep your data for as long as we need it for and this will depend on whether or not you are successful in obtaining employment with us.
If your application is not successful and we have not sought consent or you have not provided consent upon our request to keep your data for the purpose of future suitable job vacancies, we will keep your data for 6 months once the recruitment exercise ends.
If we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies, and you have provided consent, we will keep your data for 12 months once the recruitment exercise ends. At the end of this period, we will delete or destroy your data, unless you have already withdrawn your consent to our processing of your data in which case it will be deleted or destroyed upon your withdrawal of consent.
If your application is successful, your data will be kept and transferred to the systems we administer for employees. We have a separate privacy notice for employees, which will be provided to you.
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Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
