Packaging Designer Apprenticeship

6 months ago

Yate, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Bristol Full time

Graphic Packaging International has a rich and dynamic history in Europe. We are a leader in packaging design and innovation, serving hundreds of the worlds most recognised brands. You have probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our packaging.

Our converting facility in Bristol has been a longstanding and successful supplier of folding cartons for the international beverage markets since 1946. We provide innovative packaging solutions across a range of cartons to meet our customer needs. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of folding cartons, unbleached paperboard, coated recycled board, microwave packaging and machinery, we continue to set new standards for our industry.

We are always looking ahead to help our customers meet changing consumer demands and their business goals.

**Job Title**: Packaging Designer Apprenticeship

**Job Purpose**:
Graphic Packaging International are recruiting for a talented and skilled Packaging Designer to join our existing high performing New Product Development team. The role is a full time, permanent role based at our new purpose built and impressive manufacturing facility at Yate.

**Main Duties**:

- The packaging and beverage industry and its markets
- How the organisations in the packaging industry work, including their culture, values, processes and how the apprentice fits in
- Technical knowledge and packaging industry practices, processes and the materials used, to carry out the occupation effectively. This will include continuous improvement, CAD design, sample making, material properties, and some graphic design.
- NPD Design processes and equipment and the commercial impact of their role e.g., ensuring designs are ‘fit for purpose’.
- Customers’ expectations in terms of order specification and timescales
- Quality expectations and how they are managed.
- The packaging industry health, safety and environmental requirements and laws
- Problem solving
- Use various computer aided software in the design of packaging solutions and the production of packaging specifications and their relationship with production processes.
- Correctly follow a sales/customer brief accurately and execute on time.
- Efficiently operate sample making machinery and equipment according to specifications and timescales
- Follow a structured approach and methodology to identify areas for improvement, proposing and implementing solutions.
- Carry out work to required quality standards, targets, deadlines, and company standards.
- Keep accurate records using both digital and manual processes.
- Comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements at all times.
- Communicate and work effectively with others, including receiving and giving clear instructions to colleagues.
- Implement practical solutions in a timely manner

**Main Skills and Personal Attributes**
- Willing to both listen and learn. Be dependable, reliable, and flexible. Perform role in a safe manner by following company policies and guidelines.
- Work effectively with others in a team. Carry out work with integrity and discretion. Work with others to create improvements. Work with other departments and teams to provide support of a technical nature as required.
- Open to new ideas, i.e., new technologies and working practices.
- Follow process and procedures to ensure that work meets specifications and report consistently and accurately.
- Communicate effectively and recognises the importance of good communication
- Punctual, presentable and with good attendance

**Requirements**:

- Experience in a similar role would be advantageous
- Good standard of education, including Maths and English (spoken and written)
- Competent user of MS Office and other Computer packages
- Able to work on own initiative
- Some level of interest in technical issues

**Company Core Values**:

- **Integrity**:

- Acts with honesty in actions and in communicating with others. Leads by example. Keeps promises, meets commitments and takes pride in work. Respects policies and lives up to the trust others place in them.
- **Relationships**:

- Has a positive attitude. Communicates in an open and direct manner. Considers the needs of others before taking action. Uses differences as an opportunity to explore new ideas, increase understanding and combine strengths.
- **Accountability**:

- Takes personal responsibility for doing the job to the best of their ability. Acts with initiative, learns from experiences, shares knowledge and strives to continually improve performance. Is dependable and can be counted on to deliver results. Looks out for the safety of others. Effectively utilizes resources.
- **Teamwork**:

- Shares goals and works with others to achieve them. Encourages others to be involved and supports their ideas. Helps others without being asked. Reaches across departments and Business Units to increase knowledge and gain experience.
- **Respect**:

- Values the unique skills and abilities of o

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