Operations Apprentice

Avery Dennison; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging company in Cramlington seeks an Operations Apprentice to support production and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include machine operation and teamwork to enhance product quality and safety standards. Applicants should be enrolled in an apprenticeship course and demonstrate commitment to learning and safety. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Bonus opportunity (3%)

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with up to 10% Employer contributions

Life assurance 4 x basic salary

Employee Assistance scheme

Free on-site Parking

Subsidised Hot / cold food Canteen

Structured learning and development

Qualifications

• You will be enrolled onto a Level 2 LMO Apprenticeship course.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork with counterparts on other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of production tasks including operation of machinery.
• Ensure 100% support of Behavioural Safety Programme.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 LMO Apprenticeship

Job description

Operations Apprentice - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Cramlington Northumberland

Salary / Shift Allowance: 15704 per annum. You will also be eligible to receive a shift allowance of 25% per annum less PAYE deductions if you commence shift working.

Hours: 40 hours per week working on a 12 hour shift pattern

What we can offer

• Attractive salary package / Bonus opportunity (3%)
• 25 days annual leave plus usual bank holidays (pro‑rated to your shift pattern)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health benefit cash plan
• Pension with up to 10% Employer contributions
• Life assurance 4 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance scheme including life & legal advice.
• Free on site Parking
• Subsidised Hot / cold food Canteen
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
• International environment
• Events such as International Women's Day, Earth Day etc.
• A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!
• We are very proud to confirm that we are a Better Health at Work - Gold award Employer

This role is subject to right‑to‑work checks as per UK Employment Law.

We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Apprentice at our factory in Cramlington to join our Operations Team.

The purpose of the role is to make certain that the Cramlington Site is satisfying its internal and external customers through the following:

Undertaking a variety of production tasks which could include the operation of paper slitting machinery, automated packing line, picking and returning material from stock and inventory control, packing and forklift driving. Working as part of a team the Operations Apprentice will be required to support and contribute towards the drive for continuous improvement and support departmental improvement initiatives encompassing People; Safety; Quality; Service & Cost.

Your mission

• Make safety number one priority at all times
• Ensure 100% support of Behavioural Safety Programme and active support across the shift
• Be an effective member of the Team in line with business goals via daily supervision and the application of the Avery Dennison GPS process
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork with counterparts on other shifts and other key contacts within the Plant and Avery Dennison organisation
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shift in line with key quality targets i.e. Quality Index; Customer Complaints; Quality Audit Schedules
• Work closely with Process Engineering and Quality department to identify and address main drivers affecting quality and implement solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive key service metrics i.e. flexibility; reliability; volume flexibility
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure effective support and maintenance around critical production assets

Qualifications

You will be enrolled onto a Level 2 LMO Apprenticeship course.

Additional Information

What are the next steps

1. We will review your CV
2. If the answer is positive you will receive an invitation for an automatic video interview.
3. If the video interview is successful you will receive an invitation for a final interview and a possible contract offer.

Good luck!

At Avery Dennison we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion as an integral part of the employee experience. We are committed to workplace diversity because it is the right thing to do both for employees and for the business. We create a more inclusive workplace where every employee has an opportunity to be and do their very best. So whatever your race, sexuality, disability, religion or gender, or even non‑gender, we recognise and celebrate your differences. Every voice. Every day.

What we can offer

• 25 days annual leave plus usual bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension with up to 10% Employer contributions
• Life assurance 4 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance scheme including life & legal advice.
• Free on‑site Parking
• Access to EV Charging Points
• Subsidised Hot / cold food Canteen
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
• International environment
• Events such as International Women's Day, Earth Day etc.
• A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story

Each of us Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice every day brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future‑oriented work. Across our diverse global team every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal‑opportunity employer in the EMEA region. We have the following Employee Resource Groups:

• Empower - focusing on the engagement, mentoring and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach please visit our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: Avery Dennison.

Employment Type

Key Skills

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Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1