Offset Print & Packaging, proudly part of the Alzamora Group, is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent. Employing over 100 personnel in the design, administration and manufacturing departments. Offset works with global brands including Sony PlayStation, Fortnum & Mason and Graze, producing for homewares, cosmetics, food and beverage and home entertainment markets. We are accredited with internationally recognised manufacturing, environmental and quality certifications.
Due to continued business growth an opportunity has arisen for a Gluing Machine Minder Apprentice. The applicant must be willing to work on a rotational shift pattern which includes nights and complete a Level 2 or 3 Post Press Apprenticeship.
The role of this position
To be trained to use a machine to produce glued cartons of various complexity, styles and material types and thicknesses, up to and including corrugated, across a range of equipment, both efficiently and to a high degree of quality. These skills will be acquired by a combination of in house training and a government recognised apprenticeship. This will be facilitated by the print industry trade body, the BPIF.
Skills and Attributes:
- Being able to work well within both a team and in small partnerships
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under timescales
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training
- Good communication skills
- Good Interpersonal and organisational skills
- Organised approach to work
- Able to show a high degree of initiative and flexibility
- Able and willing to do overtime during busy periods.
- To comply with all business management system requirements
- To comply with all certification requirements
Benefits for the Gluing Apprentice include:
- 25 days Holiday Entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance
- Workplace Pension
- Training on all relevant IMS`s and personal development in line with the role
- Overtime available, paid at x1.5 standard hourly rate
- Shift Premium of 15% paid when working between 6pm-10pm
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Health Assessments
- 6-8 hours per week study time
