**First Year Apprentice Vacancy** Weener Plastics Packaging Group offers tailor-made packaging solutions as well as innovative standard products that can be rolled-out to other countries and continents. Our global network of production facilities enables us to deliver a consistent and professional service that we need to fulfil our customer requirements. With 29 production locations globally across 19 countries employing 4,700 employees. We offer the following apprentice opportunities in our Dromcolliher facility. APPRENTICESHIP ON OFFER: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: IN POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY This is a three (3) year apprenticeship programme with Weener Plastics, Dromcolliher. 70% of the time is spent on the job and the remaining 30% is spent in the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). JOB PROFILE: The Polymer Processing Technologist will be responsible for the efficient set up and operation of polymer processing lines in the fields of injection moulding, blow moulding or extrusion for the production of plastic components. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), Grade 6 at ordinary level in 5 subjects, 2 of which must be maths and a language (English or Irish). This criteria does not apply to over 23’s but all applicants will follow company and SOLAS recruitment procedures. COURSE OUTLINE: You can find more information via this link: https://content.apprenticeship.ie/f/83224/x/ba1b799557/polymer-technology-apprenticeship-brochure-nov-23.pdf If you are interested if any this apprenticeship and would like to register your interest, please email a copy of your Cover Letter and CV to hr.ie@wppg.com BENEFITS OF THE ROLE(S) Our employees contribute to the success and continuity of the company. We offer our people personal growth and a rewarding career by training and education programs, international job opportunities and a solid employment package in a sound work environment.