You'll receive first-class on the job training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary - not to mention an industry recognised qualification too.
This opportunity ismuchmore than a job - it is a development programme that has all the hallmarks to kickstart your career within a business which has a very exciting agenda. You will be joining a community of apprentices, who not only have the ability to drive positive change through the work they do on the job, but also shaping a culture where everybody at Victrex thrives. Therefore, whether you are interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERG's), becoming an ally, or support our STEM agenda, we'll support you with your goals.
The Role
As an Process Operator Apprentice you will undertake formal in-house training with our Operations or Engineering teams and learn basic engineering and craft skills, giving you a great foundation to progress within the company. The programme is mechanically focused and upon completion you will join our team as a fully qualified Process Operator.
Here are a few examples of what our Process Operators do:
- Operate the manufacturing process to the required quality and safety standards and relevant operating procedures.
- Undertake appropriate plant maintenance to ensure efficient and effective operation of plant
- Maintain required standards of plant housekeeping to ensure safe and efficient working practices.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities support wider continuous improvement activities.
This Apprenticeship will give you an industry recognised qualification via a Level 3 with many of our apprentices going on to additional study.
This duration of this Apprenticeship Programme is 48 months and if successful, you will join our 2025 Apprenticeship Intake in September.
About You
To be eligible for this programme we need you to have achieved or be on course for 5 GCSE's including English, Maths & Science at Grade C/4 or above. Of course we understand it is not all about grades and we are on the look out for the following skills/personal qualities:
- Communication Skills
- IT Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organisation Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Logical Thinking
- Teamworking
- Taking Initiative
Our Offer to You
We pay our apprentices a competitive wage at Victrex - so whilst you may be in training, you can be sure that you will be rewarded as your confidence and skills grow in role. This means your salary will increase on your journey to becoming a skilled & competent tradesperson and, once you are, you will be rewarded as such!
Apart from a great base salary, you will be enrolled in our company bonus scheme and if eligible you will be invited to join our Company Pension Scheme where 5% employee contributions will attract contributions of 12% by Victrex.
We offer private medical insurance and give employees 29 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays with the option of purchasing up to 2 additional weeks leave too.
The perks are great, but so is our culture - and you can read more about it below.
You’ve Applied – now what?
So you’ve submitted an application to one of our Apprenticeship Programmes – nice work! The Talent Team will review your application in collaboration with the Hiring Manager and Training Providers to determine if you are eligible to undertake the Apprenticeship of your choice with us.
Afterwards, the selection process might look like so:
Stage 1 – Online Interview or Psychometric Assessments
Stage 2 – Assessment Centre (this might include an interview, show & tell presentation, site tours, case study)
Our Apprenticeship Programmes are very popular so please do bear with us whilst we process your application.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders
Vision and culture
At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
That email is:
Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.
