Trainee Printer

**Trainee Printer**

The Smurfit Kappa Group plc are Europe's leading corrugated packaging company and one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world. An industry leader with 46,000 employees globally, 350 production sites around the world, with locations in23 countries in Europe and 13 countries in the Americas.

Smurfit Kappa Corrugated UK are;
- Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
- Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.

**We have an exciting opportunity for the Trainee Printer to join our business in Corby This role will form part of a crew responsible for the operation of our printing presses and will support the existing team with great training, development and careerprogression opportunities.**

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- To ensure all Health & Safety & PPE requirements are adhered to at all times.
- To maintain current best working practices.
- To report any non-conformities to the Team Leader immediately.
- Learn and understand the following: Paper Awareness; Ink matching, colour technology and management; Machine setting and problem solving; Production efficiency.
- Housekeeping and maintenance of machines.
- Performing regular QC checks in line to ISO requirements.
- Any other duties as required by Team Leader.
- To work in accordance with all company certifications.
- Actively engage and participate in all elements of Health and Safety requirements, whilst utilising the Health and Safety systems available.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Experience of working within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical ability and excellent attention to detail and be methodical in their approach.
- Excellent eye for colour.
- Ability to work as part of the team and on their own.
- Able to work under pressure and at times meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Previous knowledge of operating large format pre-print printing presses (or similar equipment) is desired but not essential as full training will be given.

**IN ADDITION IT IS OFFERED**:

- 25 days per year of holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays;
- Employee Assistance Programme for Employee and immediate family;
- Great training, development & progression opportunities;
- Pension Scheme.

**The standard hours of work are 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday (6am - 1:30pm; 1.30pm - 9pm; 9pm - 6am).**

If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity to work as the Trainee Printer within Europe's leading corrugated packaging company, we would love to hear from you