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Finishing Assistant

🏢 Graphic Packaging International 📍 Gateshead, England 💼 Company - Public
Currency:
£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo
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Location Base
Gateshead, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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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

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Gateshead, England
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Schedule: Company - Public
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