Manufacturing Apprentice - Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator
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Company: ENCORE ENVELOPES LIMITED
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Location: Peterlee, SR8 2JF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,848.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000034991
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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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