Apprentice Printer

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and spanning across 130 locations worldwide we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry. At our Leeds site we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

**Job Purpose**

A fantastic opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence necessary to become a Printer; and be able to operate as part of an integrated crew on a world class printing machine. This role will include completing Level 5 Print and Printing Packaging course through the Apprenticeship scheme with BPIF (aprox. 3 years)

**Key Objectives**:

- To develop individual skills, both on a technical, practical and interpersonal basis
- To provide a continual and effective service within the department, fulfilling key tasks as required.
- To maintain good housekeeping, whilst working to specific maintenance schedules and work practices.
- To work effectively and efficiently as part of a cohesive team.To establish the ability and confidence to lead a small team.
- To successfully complete all parts of the BPIF Level 5 Print and Printed Packaging apprenticeship course along with the End Point Assessment.

**Accountabilities & Responsibilities**:
Development
- Optimise opportunities to learn and extend technical skills and knowledge.
- Collate and present evidence of assignments carried out during the apprenticeship training.
- Maintain regular contact with trainers, assessors/observers and Managers

Working Practices
- Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures
- Assist in organising the workplace to achieve high standards of housekeeping
- Carry out specific tasks and duties as directed, in accordance with learning programme, current skills level and targets agreed.

Production
- Work with a number of crews to gain experience in all aspects of the printing press and web press.
- Understand, and be able to arrange and provide effective and timely supply of all consumables to the area, as required to meet the production plan (including board, adhesives, packing materials)
- Monitor production and carry out removal of all waste materials to correct locations.
- Maintain a flexible attitude towards production requirements, to meet Company objectives and targets.
- Interact effectively with crew member, assisting as directed in other tasks as required, and learning the skills required to lead a team.
- At least 5 GCSEs in grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and at least one Science (desirable)
- Good level of numeracy, literacy, including verbal and written communication
- Full colour vision
- Fully committed to the BPIF programme
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.
- Graphic Packaging International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £22,880.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

Work Location: In person