Manufacturing Apprentice - Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator
Encore Envelopes Limited · Peterlee · posted 23 July 2026
Wage
£16,848 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 August 2026
Positions
1
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Duties & Responsibilities of Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator:
- Set up and running of a Bobst die cutting machine in line within company targets
- Achieve daily production plan
- Comply with company processes and procedures
- Achieve daily, monthly and annual targets for the team, KPI’s and OEE
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping
- Passing of own work
- Work with a flexible approach and when required assist with other processes in the factory
- Comply will all company health and safety procedures
Your training
- The successful candidate will complete Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered in college one day per month and a workplace visit once a month from the college tutor
- If you do not hold any maths and English qualifications, you will need to complete functional skills at Level 1
- English and maths classes would be weekly until the exams are passed
Where it leads
- Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications
About Encore Envelopes Limited
Operating one of the most modern factories in Europe, The Encore Group is a leading one-stop-shop supplier of print and packaging solutions.
Founded in 1983, The Encore Group has been expanding ever since. Our company is now the UK's largest independently owned envelope and packaging manufacturer. Our success and expansion is down to our three pillars of quality, service, and integrity.
Encore Packaging Solutions print and manufacture solid board packaging for the Food, Retail and Luxury Goods markets and have built a growing reputation on supplying our customers with quality products matched by exceptional customer service.
Our aim is to provide a quality product to the individual requirements of our customers, to specification and on time, every time.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam working
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4 / C and above) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 / C and above) — desired
Where you'll work
- Davy Drive, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2JF
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