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Manufacturing Apprentice - Folder Gluer 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 Folder Gluer Operator:

  • Setting up and running straight line glue jobs, 4/6 corner and crash lock boxes manufactured from corrugated and/or folding carton board
  • Achieve daily production plan
  • Comply with company processes and procedures
  • Achieve daily, monthly and annual targets for the team, KPIs 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 with all company health and safety procedures

Full training will be provided on running the Bobst Folder Gluer machine. 

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 and/or 2
  • Maths and English 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 skillsAnalytical 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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