Apprentice Envelope Machine Adjuster

CUMMINS AND PAPYRUS LTD

WEST YORKSHIRE (BD2 1AJ)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 August 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Trainee Envelope Machine Adjuster. You will learn to set up, operate, and maintain high-speed envelope manufacturing machines under the guidance of experienced adjusters.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assist senior adjusters in setting up and operating envelope folding machines
  • Learn to make mechanical adjustments to ensure machines are running efficiently and producing high-quality products
  • Monitor machine performance and quality of output throughout production runs
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance under supervision
  • Follow safety and quality control standards at all times
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area
  • Document production data and report issues to supervisors
  • Participate in training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

Where you'll work

385 CANAL ROAD
BRADFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
BD2 1AJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Engineering Operative Levell 2
  • 4-days a week at Cummins & Papyrus
  • 1-day a week at Bradford College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Respectful
  • Punctual

About this employer

Family run business producing envelopes, standard or bespoke

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress to Junior Adjuster and over time to fully trained Adjuster and on to Senior Adjuster.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Will Cooke

w.cooke@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

07776 965378

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337463.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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