Process Operator Modern Apprentice

To complete a three-year Process Operator Modern Apprenticeship based at Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre.

Year 1

• Attend college to study National Certificate Units and attain a Performing Engineering Operations SVQ Level 2.

Years 2 and 3

• Attend college day release as directed to study and attain a Higher National Certificate in Chemical Engineering.
• On site, shadow competent Manufacturing Technician Shift Teams in order to attain a SVQ Level 3 in Process Industries Operations – Controlling Process Operations.
• Help to operate complex manufacturing plants to the highest safety, health and environmental standards in accordance with key site systems, procedures and the Process Operator Modern Apprentice risk assessment.
• Assist with carrying out first line diagnostics, problem solving and maintenance.
• Help to carry out testing to confirm quality and to monitor process conditions.
• This role involves elements of shift working.

This role involves helping to operate and monitor complex process control systems for manufacturing plant processes, carrying out analysis activities and basic first line maintenance in a highly regulated upper tier COMAH site whilst also undertaking academic qualifications.

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

• Some form of work experience (all types considered).
• Minimum National 5 Maths at Grade C or equivelant.
• Minimum National 5 English at Grade C or equivalent.
• Minimum National 5 Chemistry at Grade C or equivalent.

Advert closing date: 11th April 2025.