Finishing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Rate of Pay: - Starting at an hourly rate of £10.75, increasing to £11.25 upon successful completion of a 12 week probation period.
Working pattern: -
· Three 12 hour shifts per week - This includes days and nights, starting at 6am and 6pm, 6pm to 6am (continental).
. 36 contractual hours per week.
· Some overtime is available.
Employee wellbeing is important to us. As such, we offer an 8 day rest period after every 4th week on shift.
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Would you like to work for an International Manufacturing Company who bases their core values on Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork?
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products.
We are recruiting for proactive & positive Finishing/Production Assistants to join our International team at the Gateshead site, situated in Team Valley.
The Role: - Within our carton production area, working as part of a team, the main responsibilities of the role are (but not unlimited to)...
Responsibilities: -
· Supporting the machine operatives in achieving departmental KPI's (machine productivity and efficiency, waste, quality, customer service levels and Health & Safety)
· Meet and maintain quality & output levels
· Compliance to the company quality standards (BRC-IoP/ISO), H&S and Environmental standards
· The accurate and efficient control and completion of quality documents, filing and good housekeeping practices
· Follow standard operating procedures
· Support in any other reasonable duties as requested
Essential skills: - We require individuals with an excellent standard of English both in oral and written areas. Pre-employment assessments (Health & Safety) will be required to assess your suitability for the role.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply by emailing your up-to-date CV and a covering letter, indicating why you would be the right candidate for the position.
Direct applicants only - Strictly no agencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead, NE11 0BF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finishing Assistant roles across Graphic Packaging International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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