Apprentice Process Operator - PB Kent
Qualification Requirements
Minimum 5 GCSEs at 9-4(A*-C) including Maths, English and Science.
Salary - National Minimum Wage
Benefits- Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
- Pension - Employee 4%, Employer 5%
- Eyecare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite Parking
- Life Insurance
- Death in Service Amount
- Away Days/Company Parties
Location - PB Kent, Immingham Dock, DN40 2QW
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm
30 minute unpaid lunch break
Duration - 27 months
Start Date - November 2025
Interview Date - TBC
Closing Date for Applications - 19th October 2025
To Apply
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Job Description
- Organise intake & storage of all raw materials and monitor stock levels to ensure effective containment, material quality and accuracy.
- Ensure the production plan is continuously tracked to comply with production schedules.
- Supervise the formulation & mixing of products to achieve accurate and uniform product
- consistency.
- Monitor & control the operation of the herbicide intake system to control safety, consistency and quality.
- Operate the process plant to safely & efficiently produce quality granular products.
- Monitor and adjust process parameters in order to sustain reliable plant operation.
- Inspect, maintain & clean all plant equipment to keep up safety, quality and operational
- standards.
- Promote and sustain a high level of housekeeping to create a safe and efficient working area.
- Generate reports on production, material usage and equipment operation to effectively transfer information through the business.
- Continually assess plant and system operations to identify potential performance
- improvements.
- Carry out plant changeovers to maintain availability and safeguard start-up consistency.
- Regularly test products for size distribution, moisture content and general quality in order to establish efficient process settings and meet customer requirements.
- Control and record waste usage to reduce operating costs and impact to the environment.
- Carry out statutory site inspections and audits in-line with safety, environmental and quality system procedures.
- Assess hazards & risks for all work carried out (including contractor’s work) and issue Permit-to-Work documents accordingly so as to safely control all activities in the work area.
- Act as site responsible person out of hours to continue effective operation of the site, make sure the site is secure and deal with any incidents.
- Issue equipment spares, PPE and supplies to support efficient use and control of company resources.
- Contribute to project development and implementation to produce optimum business improvements.
Candidate Requirements
Keen to embark on a career in production/operations. Self motivated, confident, eager to learn. Interested in ‘how things are made’. This is very much a hand-on role.Training To Be Delivered
Qualification to be delivered: Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician
Apprenticeship Standard: Process Industry Manufacturing Technician
Training Provider: Cogent SSC Ltd
Delivery model: Blended mix of in-person and online learning
Future Prospects
This will lead to Process Operator role. There is scope for progression. An operator has recently moved into a day role providing operational and engineering support.
Salary as an operator is £37000 (£16.96/hr)
Things To Be Considered
There is no public transport to/near site.
About PB Kent
PB Kent are a manufacturer and supplier of granulated fertilisers operating from Immingham Dock. They have been on this site for over 20 years and are market leaders in the sector.
PB Kent provides expertise in the development, formulation, manufacture, packaging and delivery of fertiliser products. Operating from a modern production facility based in Immingham UK, PB Kent manufacture a comprehensive range of quality fertiliser products to meet a vast array of individual customer requirements.
PB Kent manufacture many innovative market leading products that are distributed throughout the UK, Europe and international markets. We provide advice and assistance in product development based on comprehensive manufacturing capability including specifying raw materials, formulation, packaging and logistics.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Role
- Apprenticeship (Level 3 / 4)
- Locations
- Lincolnshire
- Company
- PB Kent
- Industry Sector
- Other
- Role Level
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Testimonial 1
- PB Kent have supported me fully throughout my apprenticeship and have provided guidance and learning opportunities that have widened my knowledge and hands on experience. Being involved in a wide range of tasks has allowed me to gain experience and build my confidence up in the workplace. PB Kent continue to show willingness to support and broaden my understanding of the working world from day one. The team have always been approachable, supportive and are always willing to share their knowledge. This creates a friendly but professional atmosphere. The team have created an environment where I feel encouraged to ask questions, take on responsibilities and challenge myself.
- Testimonial 1 - Name
- Courtney Jones - 3rd Year apprentice at PB Kent
Humber Palmers, Illingham
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