A fantastic opportunity awaits for those looking for a lasting career. We are looking for two aspiring Engineers to join our St Neots’ sites (Howard Road/Cromwell Road), as apprentices. This role provides huge potential to start your career within a niche role and industry, providing you with all the relevant training and qualifications to become a part of the next generation of Engineers.
We live by our Make it Right, Make it Happen, and Make it Better values.
Start your Engineering journey with us today and watch your career take off.
You will complete a Level 3 Engineering Technician course over a 4-year period, with 1 day a week at Bedford College.
A starting rate of £6.80ph.
Read below to learn more about the Engineering role.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Training will be provided in the areas listed below
- Supporting with carrying out all planned maintenance tasks as per the maintenance schedule, ensuring all documentation is completed and up to date
- Learn both the electrical and mechanical elements to machinery and site-based equipment
- Identify potential improvements to equipment and communicate these to the site
- Create an accurate record of completed work with details of parts used
- Assist the department to identify and order spare parts at the most cost-effective price
- Ensure the security of all engineering stores, tools and equipment
- Work with the continuous improvement teams to improve overall efficiency of plant and equipment
- Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all work areas, including the engineering workshop
- Support with carrying out planned maintenance operator tasks on a biweekly basis supporting the Engineers when necessary
- Carry out any safety or quality compliance checks
Key Requirements
- Entry requirements – 5 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English
- Driving licence desired – There will be day releases to college
- Self-motivated
- Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
- Great attention to detail
- Innovative thinker
- Organised and calm under pressure
- Friendly, approachable and flexible – a team player
- Professional
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- A desire to continually improve
Work Place Benefits
Workplace:
- State-of-the-art facilities and manufacturing environments
- Home to industry leading print and packaging technologies
- Safe, inclusive workplaces which embrace diversity across our global sites
- Over £24 million invested over last 3 years into next generation Paper manufacturing capabilities
- Free onsite parking
Culture:
- People-first business where everyone feels part of the team
- Forward thinking, forward acting responsible for our environment and our local communities with employee engagement through initiatives like our own global NO WASTE week and Earth Day
- Employee recognition and reward schemes: S.T.A.R awards and NO WASTE champion
Training & Development:
- Quality training and career development opportunities
- Career progression within and outside of the UK through our extensive EMEA site base
- Fast-track, in-house recruitment process
Added Value/Wellbeing:
- Life cover at four times basic annual salary
- Free, expert pension advice
- Wellbeing programmes to support physical and mental health
- Corporate gym memberships subject to location
- Cycle to work scheme
- Other staff rewards including food, vouchers, events etc.
Selection
Should you feel that this role is appealing to you, please submit your covering letter and CV.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 7 days after applying, then please assume that your application has not been successful.
