Digital Apprentice
Job Description
THE ROLE
Kimberly-Clark is an innovative business looking for a talented, technically gifted Digital Apprentice to join our 3 year programme based at Northfleet Mill.
If you genuinely want to get your career off to a flying start and be part of a fast-paced Global organisation, where you have the autonomy to make decisions, drive business results, leverage opportunities to be supported, then this is the right Apprentice scheme for you! Our manufacturing function underpins almost every aspect of our business which provides a wealth of opportunities to develop your career. With our Kimberly-Clark team spanning across the globe, your projects and interactions will certainly have a distinct international flavour.
Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this?
ABOUT US
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Role Overview:
As a Digital Apprentice, you will work closely with our experienced digital team to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of digital manufacturing across the production facility; analysing data, developing dashboards and reports, and working on automation projects as the site moves to become the factory of the future. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain industry knowledge, and contribute to real-world projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in the developing dashboards and reports.
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Develop and content for internal platforms.
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Support the team in day to day data cleansing and activities.
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Collaborate with the manufacturing teams to create engaging visual content.
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Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for digital strategies.
Requirements:
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Passion for digital workplace and a desire to learn.
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Basic understanding of digital platforms.
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Strong written, maths and verbal communication skills.
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Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Academic Entry Requirements (any of the following):
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Two A Levels in one or more similar subjects
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Level 3 apprentice in a similar subject
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International Baccalaureate at a level 3 in a similar subject
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BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject
In addition to the above:
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Foundation experience with programming languages (such as Python) required.
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English Language and Maths requirements
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GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent in Functional Skills, e.g. level 2)
What You’ll Receive
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Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship programme with additional Automation training.
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Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship
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We will look to provide you with real responsibility, cross-functional projects, senior-level visibility, formal technical training, softer skills courses and a real impact on important Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products.
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Apply fundamental engineering concepts to technical problem solving and project work.
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Identification and the delivery of improvement projects on site related to quality, yield, energy and equipment effectiveness (improving machine speed, waste and uptime) to enable global benchmarking.
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Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) and continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Primary LocationNorthfleet Mill
Additional Locations
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeFixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time TypeFull time
