Technologist Degree Apprenticeship Location: Lathom, Lancashire Qualifications: A-Level or equivalent Salary: Starting at £23,000 per annum Fully funded, leading to a Level 6 Materials Science degree from University of Derby WHO ARE WE? The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people. THE ROLE The Functional Technology Team, within the Research and Development function is responsible for the development and testing of glazing products for the global architectural and automotive strategic business units. You'll support technical work within existing development projects and manufacturing support activities whilst working towards a Degree Apprenticeship at The University of Derby. As a Degree Apprentice your responsibilities will include: Conducting laboratory-based material testing Measurement of material characteristics. Glass fractography for cause of failure assessment. Experimental stress analysis (including strain-gauging and photoelasticity). Optical microscopy via both stereo and polarising microscopes. Statistical analysis and reporting of results Production of Weibull modulus distributions. Application of process capability analysis and confidence interval plots. Testing and characterisation of glazing products Thermal processing, printing or laminating techniques. Temperature, UV and humidity exposure. Spectroscopic assessment techniques. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? You and your Skills Have A Level (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths, Physics or Engineering. Have 5 GCSE passes including Maths, English and Science. Can learn quickly and act independently, taking personal responsibility to deliver results. Are a self-starter who can work under pressure on their own initiative and able to prioritise workloads to achieve deadlines. Are a careful, thorough individual who pays close attention to detail and possesses good oral and written communication skills. Benefits Fully funded Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. Competitive salary and benefits. 25 days holiday (plus declared bank holidays). Defined contribution pension. Onsite restaurant facilities. Onsite free car parking. We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you. Closing date - 25th July 2025
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Technologist Degree Apprenticeship Location: Lathom, Lancashire Qualifications: A-Level or equivalent Salary: Starting at £23,000 per annum Fully funded, leading to a Level 6 Materials Science degree from University of Derby WHO ARE WE? The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people. THE ROLE The Functional Technology Team, within the Research and Development function is responsible for the development and testing of glazing products for the global architectural and automotive strategic business units. You'll support technical work within existing development projects and manufacturing support activities whilst working towards a Degree Apprenticeship at The University of Derby. As a Degree Apprentice your responsibilities will include: Conducting laboratory-based material testing Measurement of material characteristics. Glass fractography for cause of failure assessment. Experimental stress analysis (including strain-gauging and photoelasticity). Optical microscopy via both stereo and polarising microscopes. Statistical analysis and reporting of results Production of Weibull modulus distributions. Application of process capability analysis and confidence interval plots. Testing and characterisation of glazing products Thermal processing, printing or laminating techniques. Temperature, UV and humidity exposure. Spectroscopic assessment techniques. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? You and your Skills Have A Level (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths, Physics or Engineering. Have 5 GCSE passes including Maths, English and Science. Can learn quickly and act independently, taking personal responsibility to deliver results. Are a self-starter who can work under pressure on their own initiative and able to prioritise workloads to achieve deadlines. Are a careful, thorough individual who pays close attention to detail and possesses good oral and written communication skills. Benefits Fully funded Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. Competitive salary and benefits. 25 days holiday (plus declared bank holidays). Defined contribution pension. Onsite restaurant facilities. Onsite free car parking. We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you. Closing date - 25th July 2025
Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (12-month Contract 37.5 Hours per week) The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people. THE ROLE An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual with a Mechanical Engineering background to join the Engineering team based at the Greengate site on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a day engineering role, and the successful applicant may in future be required to work at either Float site in St Helens and/or work alternative shift patterns in the future (for which additional payments will be made) to satisfy operational requirements. As part of the Engineering department, the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance on the Greengate Float & Rolled Production Process and all associated plant, buildings, services comprising of compressed air, gas and cooling water systems. RESPONSIBILITIES The duties include, but are not limited to: Planned preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability; Experience operating manual lathes & millers in an Engineering Machine Shop Fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown or planned situations; Modification and improvement of plant; Hazard identification and elimination; Problem solving; Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and support and contribute to the site HSE initiatives. Provide Training and mentoring to apprentices and colleagues; Use SAP CMMS system to record maintenance activities and parts used. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The successful applicants will have completed a relevant Engineering Apprenticeship and be qualified to NVQ level 3, with proven experience within a similar Technical role. It will be necessary to work unsupervised for extended periods and be capable of identifying, generating and managing own workload which will involve effective communication with Supervision and members of other areas. Applicants must be willing to join the 1-in-9 on call team to provide out of hours coverage in line with the needs of the process and must be flexible to respond to changes in priority or emergency situations which may include operating on a shift system. The following competencies will be critical to success: Passion for Excellence - Shows resilience by consistently displaying a positive outlook and responding resourcefully when faced with new challenges and demands. Safety & Quality Focus - Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality and ethical behaviour. Customer Focused - Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer circumstances, problems, expectations and needs. BENEFITS 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Gainshare Bonus Scheme based on business targets and not guaranteed On-site parking Cycle to work scheme We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you.
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (12-month Contract 37.5 Hours per week) The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people. THE ROLE An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual with a Mechanical Engineering background to join the Engineering team based at the Greengate site on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a day engineering role, and the successful applicant may in future be required to work at either Float site in St Helens and/or work alternative shift patterns in the future (for which additional payments will be made) to satisfy operational requirements. As part of the Engineering department, the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance on the Greengate Float & Rolled Production Process and all associated plant, buildings, services comprising of compressed air, gas and cooling water systems. RESPONSIBILITIES The duties include, but are not limited to: Planned preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability; Experience operating manual lathes & millers in an Engineering Machine Shop Fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown or planned situations; Modification and improvement of plant; Hazard identification and elimination; Problem solving; Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and support and contribute to the site HSE initiatives. Provide Training and mentoring to apprentices and colleagues; Use SAP CMMS system to record maintenance activities and parts used. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The successful applicants will have completed a relevant Engineering Apprenticeship and be qualified to NVQ level 3, with proven experience within a similar Technical role. It will be necessary to work unsupervised for extended periods and be capable of identifying, generating and managing own workload which will involve effective communication with Supervision and members of other areas. Applicants must be willing to join the 1-in-9 on call team to provide out of hours coverage in line with the needs of the process and must be flexible to respond to changes in priority or emergency situations which may include operating on a shift system. The following competencies will be critical to success: Passion for Excellence - Shows resilience by consistently displaying a positive outlook and responding resourcefully when faced with new challenges and demands. Safety & Quality Focus - Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality and ethical behaviour. Customer Focused - Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer circumstances, problems, expectations and needs. BENEFITS 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Gainshare Bonus Scheme based on business targets and not guaranteed On-site parking Cycle to work scheme We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you.
The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Technical Glass. Our mission is to be the global leader in innovative high-performance glass and glazing solutions, working safely and ethically. This position sits within the Flat Glass Technology group but has opportunities for development across R&D and the wider NSG Group. Initially, you'll focus on float bath chemistry, glass forming and annealing physical behaviour, understanding the stresses induced by production and processing and protection of glass from physical and chemical damage. Your role will also involve process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, technical assistance to manufacturing sites, development of value-added products and decarbonisation, environmental, health and safety initiatives. We're looking for someone who has a degree in a science or engineering based subject or who has relevant industrial experience. You'll be someone who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary, internationally spread team, and relish completing high profile tasks to demanding timescales. An agile self-starter with good communication and influencing skills, you will enjoy data analysis and finding innovative solutions. knowledge of statistical analysis would be beneficial, however this is not essential. Training and development will be provided to help you improve your technical and managerial competence. It is essential that you are willing to travel for short periods of time within the UK and overseas. Benefits 25 days holiday plus Holiday Salary Exchange Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme Management Car Subsidy Bonus Scheme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual Professional Development Overseas Work Opportunities Employee Discount Scheme Onsite Car Parking & Canteen
Nov 30, 2021
Full time
The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Technical Glass. Our mission is to be the global leader in innovative high-performance glass and glazing solutions, working safely and ethically. This position sits within the Flat Glass Technology group but has opportunities for development across R&D and the wider NSG Group. Initially, you'll focus on float bath chemistry, glass forming and annealing physical behaviour, understanding the stresses induced by production and processing and protection of glass from physical and chemical damage. Your role will also involve process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, technical assistance to manufacturing sites, development of value-added products and decarbonisation, environmental, health and safety initiatives. We're looking for someone who has a degree in a science or engineering based subject or who has relevant industrial experience. You'll be someone who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary, internationally spread team, and relish completing high profile tasks to demanding timescales. An agile self-starter with good communication and influencing skills, you will enjoy data analysis and finding innovative solutions. knowledge of statistical analysis would be beneficial, however this is not essential. Training and development will be provided to help you improve your technical and managerial competence. It is essential that you are willing to travel for short periods of time within the UK and overseas. Benefits 25 days holiday plus Holiday Salary Exchange Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme Management Car Subsidy Bonus Scheme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual Professional Development Overseas Work Opportunities Employee Discount Scheme Onsite Car Parking & Canteen
