Multi skilled Technician - Apprentice

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We are now looking for an Apprentice Multi-skilled Technician to join our Engineering Team. The role is based at our site in Scarborough on the Eastfield Industrial Estate and studying at York College.

Greetings from your future manager

“Are you interested in learning new skills and building a strong foundation for a future career as an independent multiskilled technician? In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow over a three-year period, supported by colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed. We welcome motivated individuals who want to learn, contribute and develop their potential in a fast paced production environment.”

What you will do

You will work alongside experienced technicians as you develop the skills needed to maintain our technologically advanced machinery, respond to breakdowns, troubleshoot and resolve issues. You will have the opportunity to build additional skills in areas such as automation, coding, working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and electrical drives. You will also learn to work with other systems in our production process, including hydraulics and pneumatics.

In addition to your work-based training, you will attend college to gain the qualifications and skills needed to grow into a multiskilled technician at UPM Adhesive Materials.

Working schedule:

36 hours per week
Monday – Thursday 8am - 4.15pm
Friday 8am - 1.30pm

Who you are

• You have successfully completed a minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C or 9-5) including English, Maths and science
• You are ambitious and ready for an opportunity to grow and develop within a global company
• You are motivated to learn
• You are able to work as part of a team but can also work independently
• You are able to manage your time and responsibilities

This is what we offer to you 

• Safety and well-being: We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. 
• A meaningful job: We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.   
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.   
• Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!
• Company benefits: Competitive rates of pay, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension (Company contribution up to 10%), free canteen for all employees, free on-site gym, Private Healthcare and access to Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional information 

For further information about the role, please contact Ruth Pople, Manager, HR, at email ruth.pople@upm.com.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by March 16, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +44(0)1723502550.

UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more: www.labelmaterials.upm.com

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