Print & Manufacturing Apprentice

Coveris UK; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive packaging company in Crossgate is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to start a production career in the print industry. Suitable candidates will be highly motivated team players with attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Successful applicants will work within a supportive environment, receive training, and gain valuable understanding of the manufacturing processes while earning £8.55 per hour, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and loyal.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times.
• Organised and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health and Safety in a print environment.
• Operate flexo printing machines.
• Assist in all areas of manufacturing Labels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Proactive attitude

Education

5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including Maths & English

Job description

Looking for an Apprenticeship? Look no further then Coveris. We specialise in high performance packaging and are looking for new talent to join our team. There are 4 exciting opportunities across our 2 Boston sites & Spalding site – start your career within the print industry today! Suitable candidates would have great attention to detail, demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude and be a team player.

Do you want to start your production career and join a company that invests in people?

You will complete a qualification alongside the role.

£8.55ph.

September 2025 start.

Be involved with a thriving company, that will provide all the training you will need to succeed in the packaging industry. See below some of the key areas of responsibilities and key requirements for the role.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Throughout your apprenticeship the key learning areas that you will be working towards include;

• Maintain Health and Safety within a print related work environment
• Communicating and working with others in the print working environment
• Knowledge of the organisations printing processes and related information
• Keep equipment clean and in working order
• Operate flexo printing machines
• Assist in all areas within the manufacturing of Labels to ensure a broader understanding of the business
• Promote and maintain Health and Safety in a print related environment
• Contribute to improving the effectiveness of the print organisation
• Plan work to meet production requirements
• Maintain all systems in working order
• A greater understanding of the print industry
• Control the use of variable data with printing machines
• To gain a better understanding of the mechanical running’s of the machine
• To provide improvement ideas for the site in all aspects
  
  

Key Requirements

• 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above, including Maths & English
• Highly motivated, eager to learn and loyal
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
• Great attention to detail
• Organised and calm under pressure
• Friendly, approachable and flexible – a team player
• Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates “can do” attitude
• Travel may be required therefore current, clean driving licence is an advantage but not essential
  
  

Selection

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people. Should you feel that this role is appealing to you, please submit your covering letter and CV to our team.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 7 days after the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful.