As a leading European print & packaging company, Coveris are currently recruiting for an apprentice glue minder to join our production team based at our St Neots site. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work-place experience and help make the future within the packaging industry. This finishing career journey will suit a motivated, hands-on individual who wants to develop a long-lasting career within a technologically advanced industry.
You will complete a Level 3 Print Technician qualification via Learn 2 Print over 2 years. You would be required to attend training 1 day per week. There may also be a requirement to visit some of our Lincolnshire sites to learn some different print processes.
Starting rate of £6.80ph.
Read below to find out more about the glue minder role.
Key Areas of Responsibility
You would receive training in the following:
- To achieve KPIs and quality levels set by the site and ensure day to day running of the glue lines in the Finishing cell are fully utilised and optimised including covering breaks where possible
- Ensure effective handover communication is completed on arrival with previous Operator on shift – covering Safety, Quality and Delivery
- Walk 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 Team Leader that affect SQD throughout the shift
- Achieve machine targets speed to be optimised where possible depending on product type – raising any concerns where these cannot be achieved immediately
- Monitor and control glue line quality using the appropriate documentation – raise any concerns with the Team Leader
- Complete all related paperwork and input data onto the ERP system accurately
- Maintain good housekeeping on the glue lines and surrounding areas
- Ensure the machine and equipment is maintained to a ‘new like standard’ - raising any Engineering 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
- Fill out Production feedback forms when you incur downtime or input errors
- Support the Team Leader 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
- Ensure all standard SOP’s are adhered too
- Any other duties required to meet the prevailing needs of the business
Key Requirements
- 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
Qualifications and Experience –
- Computer literate
- Driving licence is desirable
- GCSE grades 4 or above, to include Maths and English
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.
