Machine Operator/Packer Washington
Job description
The Encore Group are the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of printed envelopes. We also have a thriving, rapidly growing Packaging Solutions business and also a Commercial Print arm.Encore Envelopes is part of The Encore Group and has been at the forefront of the envelope industry for over 30 years. We’re proud to say we are the largest, independently owned manufacturer of printed envelopes in the UK, producing over 70,000,000 bespoke pieces every week, all made and transported with sustainability in mind.Our aim is to provide a quality product to the individual requirements of our customers, to specification and on time, every time.We are looking for a hardworking and reliable candidate who is interested in working in fast paced production environment packing envelopes to customer’s specifications from the end of a high speed machine.Duties & Responsibilities of Machine Operator/Packer:Pack envelopes into boxes at speed.Percentage quality checks of finished product during production.Maintain production records during manufacture.Able to work to tight deadlinesMaintaining the machine and associated areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.Adhering to all Health and Safety Standards.This Machine Operator/Packer role would suit a driven individual who is looking to start training for a career in a skilled manual role with the below skills:Multi-tasking and organisation of tasksExcellent communication skillsPunctual and reliableKeen attention to detailFlexible and adaptable as you are likely to undertake several different tasks during a shiftAble to stand for long periods of timeJob Details & Benefits of Machine Operator/Packer:Permanent, full time positionInitial working pattern will be dayshift Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week for four weeks trainingThereafter the shift pattern is 36 hours per week alternates days and nights, 7.00pm-7.00am Sunday to Tuesday, 7.00am-7.00pm Thursday to Saturday, 7.00pm-7.00am Wednesday to Friday, 7.00am-7.00pm Monday to Wednesday and with a 40 minute paid break. These hours may vary with the requirements of the business.Annual Quality BonusContributory Pension SchemePrivate Healthcare SchemeNon-contributory life insurance schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeThis position is based in Washington, Tyne and Wear; please ensure that you are able to get to this site before applying.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £11.00 per hourBenefits:Company pensionHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceOn-site parkingPrivate medical insuranceSchedule:12 hour shiftDay shiftNight shiftSupplemental pay types:Yearly bonusWork authorisation:United Kingdom (required)Shift availability:Day shift (required)Night shift (required)Work Location: In person
