- Company Name
- Tiro
- Job Title
- Operations Apprenticeship (Level 3) - PolyBitumes (Eurovia)
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Operations Apprenticeship (Level 3) – Process Industries Manufacturing Technician (Chemical)
**Role Summary**
A 3‑year Level 3 apprenticeship focused on the safe and efficient manufacture of bitumen, polymer‑modified bitumen (PMB) and bitumen emulsion products. The role develops competency in process operations, health & safety, quality control, basic maintenance, logistics coordination and continuous improvement within a highly automated facility.
**Expectations**
- Complete the recognized Level 3 apprenticeship standard in process or industrial technology.
- Operate plant equipment safely and in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain high quality and safety standards, proactively identify and report hazards.
- Record and reconcile production data, stock, and transportation details accurately.
- Contribute ideas for waste, energy and cost reduction initiatives.
- Attend toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions.
- Progress toward full‑time employment or a registered Science / Engineering Technician qualification after successful completion.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E)** – Follow site safety rules, permit‑to‑work, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot‑work controls. Conduct risk assessments, perform safety checks, maintain PPE and housekeeping (5S), support spill prevention, waste segregation and environmental monitoring.
2. **Process Operations** – Assist safe receipt of feedstocks (bitumen, additives) from road or tanker, conduct sampling and temperature checks, set up transfer lines, operate heating and blending systems, execute batch blending per SOPs, perform tank gauging, valve line‑ups and product changeovers, support start‑up/shutdown procedures.
3. **Quality & Laboratory Interface** – Take representative product samples, interpret lab results against specifications, support corrective actions (re‑blend, re‑heat, quarantine, re‑test) and maintain sample retention records.
4. **Maintenance & Asset Care** – Perform first‑line checks (levels, leaks, temperatures, gauges), complete basic preventive maintenance and lubrication tasks where trained, raise work orders, and support maintenance teams during planned works, ensuring equipment isolation compliance.
5. **Logistics & Systems** – Coordinate with planning, transport and commercial teams for inbound/outbound schedules, record movements, batch IDs and delivery paperwork, support stock management through daily and weekly tank reconciliations and investigation of stock variances.
6. **Continuous Improvement** – Identify and suggest improvements to reduce waste, rework and energy consumption (e.g., heat‑loss, insulation, heat‑up curves).
**Required Skills**
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of process equipment.
- Ability to follow health & safety procedures, use PPE, LOTO and 5S.
- Effective communication and teamwork in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Basic math and problem‑solving skills for sampling, measurements and data entry.
- Willingness to learn new procedures and contribute improvement ideas.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Completion of (or enrolment in) a Level 3 apprenticeship in process/industrial technology.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- No additional formal qualifications required but GCSE Maths and English or equivalent education is mandatory for Level 3 apprenticeship entry.
West thurrock, United kingdom
On site
27-03-2026