Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (Level 3) – Indestructible Paint in Birmingham

Indestructible Paint Ltd is a global leader in high-performance industrial coatings, supplying innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. We specialise in developing coatings that protect against extreme conditions, including high temperatures, corrosion, and wear. With approvals from industry leaders such as Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and British Aerospace, and ISO9001/AS9100 and ISO14001 accreditations, we are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

The Package:

• Starting salary of £25,000 per year
• Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 7.30am to 3.30pm, Fridays – 7.30am to 2.30pm
• Annual pay rises depending on your performance
• Quarterly bonus of up to £1000 depending on company performance
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing by 1 day with every 5 years of service)
• WPA Health Cash Plan
• Company pension
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

As a Manufacturing Technician Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the production of high-quality coatings at Indestructible Paint. You’ll gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with materials, equipment, and processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Summary of duties:

• Manufacture and fill coatings in accordance with approved formulations and specifications, accurately weighing and measuring raw materials for batch production
• Safely handle, store, and use hazardous materials in line with COSHH and company procedures
• Operate production and filling equipment safely and efficiently, monitoring production processes and performing in-process quality checks
• Identify and report equipment faults, non-conformances, or process deviations promptly
• Pack finished goods in line with company and customer requirements, ensuring correct labelling, traceability, and documentation of all materials and finished goods
• Support production schedules to meet delivery and efficiency targets

When you join Indestructible Paint, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship programme serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in process manufacturing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science or Engineering Technician (RSci/Eng Tech). This apprenticeship offers opportunities for professional growth, enabling you to specialise in areas such as process optimisation, quality control, or maintenance, and to progress into supervisory or leadership roles within the manufacturing environment.

About You:

• You’ll be a motivated and reliable individual with a positive and professional approach to your work.
• You’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently when required.
• You’ll be able to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines, using your initiative to stay organised and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• You’ll have a strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• A willingness to learn, follow processes, and develop new technical skills is essential.

Experience:

We value attitude, curiosity, and commitment just as much as past experience. While previous manufacturing experience can be helpful, it’s not essential — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with a genuine interest in the field and the motivation to build a career.

Qualifications:

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise. You’ll need to be over 18, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK. Please note: Due to the nature of this role, you must be 18+ and hold a GCSE in Maths.