Manufacturing Apprentice - Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator

  • Company: ENCORE ENVELOPES LIMITED
  • Location: Peterlee, SR8 2JF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,848.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000034991
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Once qualified you may be required to work shifts.

Brief Description

Operating one of the most modern factories in Europe, The Encore Group is a leading one-stop-shop supplier of print and packaging solutions. Encore Packaging Solutions are looking to recruit a manufacturing apprentice. The role will require the ideal candidate to work, assist and train as an operator on the die cutter and cut & crease machines.

Training to be Provided


  • The successful candidate will complete Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered in college one day per month and a workplace visit once a month from the college tutor

  • If you do not hold any maths and English qualifications, you will need to complete functional skills at level 1

  • Maths and English classes would be weekly until the exams are passed

Future Prospects


  • Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications

Vacancy Detail

Duties & Responsibilities of Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator:



  • Set up and running of a Bobst die cutting machine in line within company targets

  • Achieve daily production plan

  • Comply with company processes and procedures

  • Achieve daily, monthly and annual targets for the team, KPI’s and OEE

  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping

  • Passing of own work

  • Work with a flexible approach and when required assist with other processes in the factory

  • Comply will all company health and safety procedures

Ready to start your adventure?