Job Introduction
TANKHOUSE OPERATOR APPRENTICE | 18-month Apprenticeship | Elton | Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm Fri 8am-2.30pm
Salary:
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Year 1: £10.85 per hour
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From Year 2 (age dependent): £10.85 per hour (18–20 years old), £12.71 per hour (21+)
Are you looking for a hands-on career where no two days are the same? Want to earn, learn and build real skills in a fast-moving production environment?
This is your chance to learn from experienced professionals, gain industry knowledge, and grow your confidence in a supportive environment where your ideas matter.
About the role:
As a Tankhouse Operator Apprentice, you’ll work alongside our operations team to help manage bulk products, process plants and production systems. You’ll learn how world-class manufacturing works while developing practical skills that can launch a long-term career.
You’ll:
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Learn how to run and support key production processes safely and efficiently
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Help keep product quality and food safety standards high
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Support the smooth flow of products to production and filling lines
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Work with modern equipment, machinery, and process systems
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Assist with quality checks, sampling, and accurate process records
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Help manage vehicle movements and maintain a safe Process Yard
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Be involved in shift handovers and team communication
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HMRC compliance procedures
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Keep work areas clean, organised, and hazard-free
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Spot improvement opportunities and share your ideas
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Build your skills through hands-on training and development
Safety comes first
We take safety seriously and you’ll be trained to do the same.
You’ll learn how to:
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Operate equipment, machinery, and tools safely
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Follow Safe Operating Procedures, SOPs, and risk assessments
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Wear and use PPE correctly
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Support workplace inspections and safety improvements
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Protect yourself and your teammates every day
What we’re looking for
You don’t need experience - just the right attitude and willingness to learn.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Motivated and eager to learn new skills
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A good team player with a positive attitude
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Reliable and safety-conscious
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Good at problem-solving
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Organised with strong attention to detail
Qualifications:
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5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including Maths and English
The Benefits and Perks
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Annual leave package
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Free onsite gym for all employees
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Mybenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
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Employee Well-being benefits
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Social Club
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Pension scheme
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Employer Funded Health cash plan for claiming back money on routine treatments
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Health Insurance Options
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Dental Insurance Options
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Life cover for self and partner
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Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
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International organisation with plenty of opportunities
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
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PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Thank you for your interest.
