What materials will tomorrow be made of? The materials of the future are just one insight away. Through our apprenticeship programs, we will help you unlock your full career potential, gain extensive knowledge in the field of chemical manufacturing processes, and pursue innovation that makes a profound impact on social and global challenges. Want to learn what apprenticeship program suits you best? Think about what interests you have and how you can make the difference at Dow. Your journey at Dow is about to start!
Apprenticeship programs
Meet your future colleague
My apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to develop new skills and earn money while learning. At Dow, I can choose among diverse career paths, and I’m excited to advance within this company.
Charlotte Clissold
Maintenance Apprentice
Can you see yourself as a Chemical Process Operator Apprentice?
Imagine you having the chance to put your knowledge into practice by introducing new products, controlling change to existing manufacturing processes, and acquiring new technology and continuous improvement. On our 3-year apprenticeship program, you will study towards an NVQ Level 3 diploma and collaborate with operators, engineers, customers, suppliers at Dow worldwide.
- You are passionate about chemical manufacturing processes
- You are enthusiastic and dedicated to advance your career path
- You see yourself controlling equipment and systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products
- You love to analyze laboratory and sampling results to maintain process and quality standards
- You are motivated to learn more about environmental regulations and requirements
- You have a 5 GCSE’s at grade C/ Level 4 or above
- You have an NVQ Performing Engineering Operations L2
- You are allowed to work in the United Kingdom
- You can speak and write in English fluently
- Competitive salary
- An international and diverse team that loves to collaborate to serve customers’ needs throughout Europe and Asia
- On-and-off-job training programs to build the fundamentals for your future career
- Exposure to the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world
- Have the office at one of Dow’s largest manufacturing sites worldwide
Between Dow’s Barry site (UK) and Partnering College.
Can you see yourself as a Maintenance Technician Apprentice?
Dow’s maintenance apprentice program is a layered 4-year opportunity that consists of studying for an NVQ Level 3 Diploma and working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and specialists around the globe at the same time. During your first year, you will undertake trainings on process manufacturing principles at our partnering college while over the remaining 2 years we will ensure you to undertake the internal job-specific training courses and study for your qualifications on day-release.
- You have a keen interest in chemical manufacturing process
- You see yourself building, testing and installing controlling equipment and systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products
- You love to provide support and respond to issues by collaborating with your colleagues
- You are motivated to learn more about environmental regulations and requirements
- You have a 5 GCSE’s at grade C/ Level 4 or above
- You have an NVQ Performing Engineering Operations L2
- You are allowed to work in the United Kingdom
- You can speak and write in English fluently
Between Dow’s Dewsbury/Barry site (UK) and Partnering College