Process industry manufacturing technician

Apply a process or processes to create products to a specification.

Typical duration

3 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST1407

Role overview

This Level 3 apprenticeship develops technicians who operate, optimise, and maintain manufacturing processes in process industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, paper, and oil and gas. You will monitor production systems, carry out quality checks, and ensure safe and efficient operation of continuous or batch manufacturing processes. It can lead to senior process technician, shift supervisor, or process engineer roles.