Trainee Cut & Crease Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Trainee Cut & Crease Operators to join the team at Gateshead.
You will be placed with an experienced operator, who will begin your basic training on Cutting Machinery and there will also be classroom sessions to enhance your learning.
You will follow a set training plan and will be assessed at regular intervals.
No experience is needed but current experience working in the production area would be advantageous.
Trainees will need to be flexible, able to work different shifts at short notice and be able to attend both sites.
The successful candidate will be data driven, enthusiastic and ambitious, with strong attention to detail, willing to learn, and compliant with internal HSE and Quality procedures.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.75-£11.25 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- GATESHEAD: 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 Trainee Cut & Crease Operator 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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