Process Operator - Apprentice

Ecolab/Nalco Manufacturing · Cheshire West and Chester

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Computing, technology and digitalApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water annually. We serve industries from food & beverage to mining and manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions that reduce, reuse, and recycle water while protecting systems and equipment. Our team combines deep technical expertise with smart technology to drive efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

Will be 8AM to 4PM Monday to Friday and then when moving to shifts they will be 6AM to 2PM and 1PM to 9PM. Shift hours can be subject to change 40 hours a week2 years 3 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Highly valued if you have a couple of years relevant industrial experience in a production environment where you have demonstrated the above skills or relevant mechanical, electrical, process or chemical qualification, Good understanding of TPM and experience in using basic associated tools and techniques, Good level of English and numeracy, Good communication skills to perform effectively, both written and verbal instructions, Ability to effectively express themselves to colleagues at all levels to explain work situations and issues and understand, Competent in use of Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel and word). Ability to use E-mail, and manage all processes and procedures through use of electronic systems, Demonstrated capability of working in a production environment which requires a disciplined, ordered approach with careful attention to standards of work and personal behaviour

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

  • Highly valued if you have a couple of years relevant industrial experience in a production environment where you have demonstrated the above skills or relevant mechanical, electrical, process or chemical qualification
  • Good understanding of TPM and experience in using basic associated tools and techniques
  • Good level of English and numeracy
  • Good communication skills to perform effectively, both written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to effectively express themselves to colleagues at all levels to explain work situations and issues and understand
  • Competent in use of Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel and word). Ability to use E-mail, and manage all processes and procedures through use of electronic systems
  • Demonstrated capability of working in a production environment which requires a disciplined, ordered approach with careful attention to standards of work and personal behaviour

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • The career progression is to move to different areas to acquire more experience and grow within the company

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 07 Sep 2026
Apply by 30 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

CW8 4DL

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