This is an excellent opportunity to join Coveris, a leading European print & packaging company at our site in St Neots’ Howard Road site. We are currently recruiting for a Print Apprentice to join our production team. Suitable candidates would have great attention to detail, demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude and be a team player.
Coveris Make it Happen, Make it Right and Make it Better and we are looking for new talent whom share the same values.
You will complete a Level 3 Print Technician qualification via Learn 2 Print over 2 years. You will be required to attend training in Kettering 1 day per week.
Read below to find out more about the print role.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Ensure effective handover communication is completed on arrival with previous Operator on shift – covering SQD
- Support the department with walk arounds in the Press area to carry out 5S
- Complete cleaning schedule at the start of the shift
- Carry out guard checks
- Report any issues to the Shift Manager that affect SQD throughout the shift
- Support the print department to achieve machine targets speed to be optimised where possible – raising any concerns where these can not be achieved immediately
- Assist with monitoring and controlling print quality using the appropriate documentation– raise any concerns with the Shift Manager
- Complete all related paperwork and input data onto the ERP system accurately
- Maintain good housekeeping on the press and surrounding areas
- Ensure the machine and equipment is maintained to a ‘new like standard’ - raising any Engineering T Cards when necessary
- To come forward with ideas and work with the Site team to continually improve the cell and process where required
- To ensure that consideration and good relations are maintained at all times
- Assist with filling out Production feedback forms when you incure downtime or input errors
- Support the Shift Manager in concluding internal spoilage investigations and customer complaints
- Ensure all metrics are populated on the machine
- Be proactive to ensure all inputs are available for the next job
- Support the operator to mount and set flexi dies (Imp)
- Ensure all standard SOP’s are adhered too
- Support with department to carry out planned maintenance operator tasks on a bi weekly basis supporting the Engineers when necessary
- Active involvement and support in any site CPS events
Key Requirements
- Entry requirement – 5 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English
- Driving licence desired – There will be day releases to attend training
- Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates “can do” attitude
- Self motivated
- Willingness to multiskill and be flexible based on the needs and demand of the business
- 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.
