Plastic Processing Technician Apprentice; Level 3 - Plastic Closures Ltd

Location: Unit 5a, New Cut Ln, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4AG

Working for Plastic Closures Ltd

Plastic Closures Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic closure solutions, supporting customers across the packaging, food and drink, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. With decades of manufacturing expertise, the business has built a strong reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and customer‑focused innovation.

Through continuous investment in modern production, tooling, and quality systems, Plastic Closures Ltd delivers a comprehensive range of caps, closures, and bespoke packaging components. From standard designs to fully tailored solutions, every product is developed to meet demanding performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

By working closely with customers, suppliers, and industry partners, Plastic Closures Ltd provides dependable packaging solutions that enhance product integrity, efficiency, and sustainability across the supply chain in the UK and international markets.

About Plastic Closures The Package

• Starting salary: £19,500 to £23,810 per year
• Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension

As a Plastic Processing Technician Apprentice at Plastic Closures Ltd, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient and high-quality production of injection‑moulded components. Working alongside experienced technicians, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in polymer processing, tooling, machine operation and quality control, while contributing to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence across the factory.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the safe installation, changeover and clamping of injection tooling, following strict procedures and using lifting equipment and overhead cranes correctly.
• Supporting machine and tool maintenance through cleaning, inspection, greasing and preventative maintenance, working under the guidance of senior setters.
• Monitoring and maintaining production standards, including tool faces and gas vents, and completing colour, material and tool changes in line with schedules and procedures.
• Ensuring all production, quality, safety and traceability documentation is completed accurately, including paperwork for tool changeovers and process controls.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene and housekeeping in line with company procedures, 5S principles and BRC requirements.
• Developing technical knowledge of polymers, including their properties, processing parameters, limitations and behaviour, and applying this understanding in day‑to‑day operations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by attending shop floor meetings, supporting process control, and taking part in ongoing training and development activities.

This apprenticeship offers hands‑on training in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, helping you build a strong foundation in plastic processing, tooling and production operations. You’ll develop practical skills, technical understanding and a safety‑first mindset, preparing you for long‑term progression within manufacturing and engineering at Plastic Closures Ltd.

What could the future look like?

There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Plastic Closures Ltd. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they’re looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full‑time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship.

Through practical ‘on‑the‑job’ training, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a competent Polymer Processing Operative, gaining expertise in polymer materials, processing techniques, and quality assurance. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a future in polymer processing, helping to ensure the efficiency, quality and sustainability of manufacturing operations.

This apprenticeship also offers opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to take on more specialised technical roles or progress into leadership…