Gravure Printing apprentice Amcor Flexibles Cramlington Ltd
The UK’s leading supplier of printed flexible packaging is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their manufacturing team as an apprentice gravure printer.
Closing date: 12 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
-
Weekly wage
£243.75
-
Working week
Paid meal break and on a 2 shift weekly system: Mon-Wed 06:00-14:00 (early shift) / 14:00-22:00 (late shift) Thur 06:00-13:00 (early shift) / 13:00-20:00 (late shift) Fri 06:00-11:40 (early shift) / 11:40-17:20 (late shift)
Total hours per week: 36.50
-
Expected duration
3 years
-
Possible start date
13 Jun 2022
-
Date posted
10 Mar 2022
-
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001832512
-
Positions
1 available
You will be working to constantly exceed our customer’s expectations and deliver an unparalleled level of service and quality.
To work within the print department, learning all aspects of gravure printing such as:
• Setting up and running the machine
• Build up knowledge of inks and solvents
• Possibility to run 1 to 6 colour presses
• Printing high quality work
To complete a BPIF Level 3 Apprenticeship in Machine printing, over three years.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Must have a commitment to Safety First
- Physically able to meet the demands of the role
- Attention to detail and quality care
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills an advantage
Personal qualities
- Good timekeeping and attendance
- Must be trustworthy and conscientious
- Able to work as a team player
- Keen to learn
Desired qualifications
GCSE 9-5/A-C English and Maths or equivalent
Future prospects
The end goal of the successful applicant will be able to competently run our gravure printing presses achieving output goals and targets, as part of a shift crew. The applicant will also learn various skills on the job such as problem-solving and lean manufacturing techniques.
• A potential of a full-time position within the printing department
• Excellent working conditions
• Good benefits package
About the employer
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing high-quality, responsible packaging for a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care and other products.
Training
Training provider
British Printing Industries Federation
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by British Printing Industries Federation
Contact
Arun Madar Arun.madar@bpif.org.uk
LV3 Print technician apprenticeship standard
Functional skills
Off-the-job training
Apprenticeship standard
Print technician
Level 3 (A level)
Before you apply
Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.