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The HETA Operator Programme
Your future workforce, ready to go!
Recruiting reliable, work-ready production staff continues to be a challenge across the Hull and East Riding manufacturing and food sectors.
We've been working closely with employers to understand this issue, and more importantly, how we can help to solve it.
Therefore, we're delighted to announce the launch of the HETA Operator Programme, a pre-employment training pathway designed to develop individuals into workplace-ready production operatives.
What This Means for You
This programme has been designed with one clear goal:
To give you, the employer, access to a pipeline of candidates who are prepared, capable, and ready to contribute from day one.
There is no cost to your business, as the programme is funded through the Government Study Programme.
How The Programme Works
Finding Candiates
HETA will recruit 17-18 year olds through our recruitment process that will be pre-vetted for attitude, apptitude and commitment.
Training
Learners will study an operator programme at HETA. Units are listed below.
Employer Engagement
Throughout the course we ask employers to facilitate a site tour (arranged with the HETA team) as part of the 6 month programme.
Job Fair
As the programme comes to a close we will be holding a jobs fair for all interested employers. This will be your opportunity to meet the candidates and decide which ones are suitable for your vacancy.
After this, candidates will receive a contract of employment from you and become a full-time member of your team.
Units Covered
- Health & Safety
- Hand Fitting
- Mechanical Assemblies
- Milling & Turning
- Safe Isolation
Workplace Behaviours & Employability
- Attendance and punctuality expectations
- Communication in a working environment
- Teamwork and problem-solving mindset
- Understanding of workplace standards and culture
A Simple, Low Commitment Approach
At this stage, we’re simply asking you, the employer, to:
- Indicate how many production operatives you may need to recruit.
- Help us shape cohort sizes to meet demand.
From there, we will:
- Recruit and train suitable candidates.
- Prepare them for the realities of your workplace.
- Introduce you to individuals aligned to your requirements.
You remain in full control of your recruitment decisions.
Why This Matters
The HETA Operator Programme is about more than filling vacancies.
It’s about creating a sustainable, local talent pipeline and reducing the reliance on agency staff and building a workforce that is trained with your industry in mind from the outset.
Get Involved
We are now working with employers to shape the first cohorts.
If you would like to:
- Register your interest
- Indicate potential recruitment numbers
- Or find out more
Click the button below.