Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator

The Encore Group, founded in 1983, is a leading supplier of print and packaging solutions in the UK, operating one of Europe’s most modern factories. As the largest independently owned manufacturer of envelopes and packaging, the company emphasises quality, service, and integrity. They seek a Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator to manage a Bobst die cutting machine and meet production targets while adhering to health and safety procedures. The role, based in Peterlee, offers full training, a permanent position with a continental shift pattern, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and private healthcare.

*Company Overview:*
Operating one of the most modern factories in Europe, The Encore Group is a leading one-stop-shop supplier of print and packaging solutions.
Founded in 1983, The Encore Group has been expanding ever since. Our company is now the UK’s largest independently owned envelope and packaging manufacturer. Our success and expansion is down to our three pillars of quality, service, and integrity.
Encore Packaging Solutions print and manufacture solid board packaging for the Food, Retail and Luxury Goods markets and have built a growing reputation on supplying our customers with quality products matched by exceptional customer service.
Our aim is to provide a quality product to the individual requirements of our customers, to specification and on time, every time.
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*Duties & Responsibilities of Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator:*
* Set up and running of a Bobst die cutting machine in line within company targets
* Achieve daily production plan
* Comply with company processes and procedures
* Achieve daily, monthly and annual targets for the team, KPI’s and OEE
* Maintain a high level of housekeeping
* Passing of own work
* Work with a flexible approach and when required assist with other processes in the factory
* Comply will all company health and safety procedures
_*Full training as a Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator will be provided *_
This role would suit a driven individual with the below skills:
*Preferred:*
* Good problem-solving skills, whilst working under pressure
* Experience of working as a team
* Experience in cut and crease operations
*Essential:*
* Flexibility and enthusiasm to all tasks
* Effective communication skills
*Job Details & Benefits:*
* Permanent, full time position
* Hours of work are based on a continental shift pattern involving 12 hours shifts (explained at interview)
* Annual Quality Bonus
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme
* Non-contributory life insurance scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
*The Die Cutter / Cut & Crease Operator position is based at North West Industrial Estate in Peterlee; please ensure that you are able to get to this site before applying.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person