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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 products. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. JOB PURPOSE Whilst on shift and in the absence of any departmental management you are responsible for the whole Finishing department, and you may also have to make decisions in patching / flat-pack as and when required. You will be expected to support the other areas when required. You should look to optimise production output for the finishing department through effective organisation, co-ordination and resource management. Striving for continual improvements in machine productivity and efficiency, waste reduction, product quality and customer service levels. We are a target driven company and performance, and quality targets need to be achieved. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Communicate Company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to team., • To set and achieve targets in key performance in Health & Safety, machine productivity and efficiency, waste, quality and customer service levels. Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures & provide regular performance statistics/ reports as directed, • Support the Finishing Manager in achieving weekly targets in respect of production output, work in progress, service levels and machine efficiencies., • Drive productivity improvement & standardisation across the business developing strategies to optimise equipment and resource usage for effective and efficient output, • Identify opportunities for improving systems of work, and successfully implement proactive solutions to operational issues., • Provide training to instil a Lean culture throughout the department, identifying opportunities for cost reductions in areas such as overtime, consumables, maintenance and waste, • Drive through and support the introduction of new systems and procedures., • Improve customer quality and service levels to reduce customer complaints. Provide quality customer service, including interacting with customers (internal/external), and effectively handling customer complaints., • Conduct team meetings/briefings/tool box talks to update members on best practices and continuing expectations, • HR responsibility for team, being first point of contact for team members; carrying out absence return to work interviews, first level discipline and grievance meetings. Support with hiring and training of new team members, • Ensure you operate to clear Standard Operating Procedures that are correctly trained out, • Identify development needs of other operators. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Achieve departmental KPI’s, • Constantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levels, • Meet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and output, • Compliance with the company’s quality standards (BRC; ISO; PS9000), • Adherence to the company’s health safety & environment standards, • Maintain a good overall condition of work area through routine maintenance, • Accurate & efficient control of components including filing and good housekeeping practices SKILLS/QUALS • Experience of working within a Printing/Packaging environment preferred, • Experience or knowledge of BRC & ISO9001, • Experience of Leary system’s and data capture., • Knowledge of BOBST folder Gluers or Vega Gluing, • Knowledge in the Nesting Carton sector or Press tray markets an advantage., • An understanding of COSHH and IOSH an advantage., • Essential experience of Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma or some other continuous improvement techniques, • Strong Management/Leadership Skills, • Strong commercial awareness, • Excellent management and problem-solving skills. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS • You must be able to lead, mentor, encourage and motivate the teams, driving forward improvements and changes wherever necessary to meet the needs of the business leading change., • Good communication skills, tenacity, and exceptional attention to detail, • Strong work ethic, with a positive, passionate attitude and ability to take responsibility., • Desire to succeed., • Computer literate at intermediate level in all Microsoft packages, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook/Email – able to produce clear, concise reports, graphs and presentations., • A full clean UK Diving License is essential., • Good educational standard and will be articulate and able to present information to a variety of audiences, • Strong Management/Leadership Skills

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Waste Operatives to work with an organisation based in the Tyne and Wear area. These are full-time roles working 40 hours per week. Shift patterns are 7am-3pm or 12pm-8pm, Monday to Friday. Temp to perm opportunities are available for the right candidate. Overview: The role involves safely carrying out operations under prescribed working procedures to effectively collect, process, sort and manage customer waste. Main Duties: * Ensure routine collection and disposal of waste from around site * Safe use of forklift, pallet rider, van and other mobile plant * Maintain good housekeeping and safe storage of all waste * Assist in the segregation, packaging and labelling of waste * Assist in the removal from site of all waste materials to reduce stock build up * Monitor safety of operations and ensure team compliance with operating instructions * Complete daily vehicle and equipment check sheets as required * Liaise routinely with manager or supervisor on operational and safety aspects of work Essential Criteria: * Valid forklift licence * Current driving licence * Previous experience with waste management preferred * Ability to work on own and use initiative If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV...

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Shaping Growth. Building Partnerships. Driving Innovation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our high‑performing Sales Team at West Auckland . Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will play a key role in driving strategic growth across the Northeast — leading on new business development while also managing a small portfolio of important existing customers. You’ll be the face of our organisation in the region, identifying opportunities, deepening partnerships, and positioning Smurfit Westrock as the preferred development partner for our clients. We’re ideally looking for someone with experience in the corrugated packaging sector , but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with a strong track record in winning new business and managing key accounts within a fast‑paced commercial environment. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role You’ll focus on creating and converting high‑quality opportunities using a value‑based, consultative sales approach. Your goal? To deliver new business aligned to the West Auckland Sales Strategy, successfully integrate those customers into the wider business, and grow key accounts through insight, collaboration, and exceptional service. Key Responsibilities • Work closely with the Sales Director to agree and deliver the regional sales strategy., • Proactively identify, target, and win new business opportunities in line with growth objectives., • Achieve agreed sales and profitability targets for new business development., • Build strong, long‑term relationships with both new and existing key accounts., • Develop a deep understanding of each customer’s business model to identify opportunities where Smurfit Westrock can deliver measurable value., • Manage newly acquired accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience and consistently high customer satisfaction., • Contribute to marketing and promotional initiatives across the West Auckland site., • Provide meaningful market insight on competitors, trends, and customer activity., • Collaborate closely with the Sales Support and NPD teams to develop tailored solutions., • Utilise CRM as an integral part of the sales process and follow our Value Selling methodology., • Ensure compliance with company procedures and all Health & Safety requirements., • Continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, processes, and ways of working. Skills, Knowledge & Experience, • Strong commercial and technical awareness, with the ability to articulate and deliver a multi‑layered sales offering., • Solid financial understanding and the ability to interpret key business drivers., • Proven commercial acumen and a customer‑centric mindset., • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunitity, • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family, • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leader in industrial waste management to recruit a Radioactive Waste Team Lead for its Winfrith, Dorset site. The Radwaste Team Lead role comes with a salary between £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable for the right candidate), pension scheme, and relocation assistance if necessary. If you're a Radwaste Team Lead, Transport Manager, or Radioactive Waste Specialist and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Radwaste Team Lead role Reporting to the Head of RDAT you will: • Ensure full compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and nuclear licence requirements for radioactive waste movements, • Manage and coordinate site transport operations, including road, rail, air, and sea shipments, • Oversee preparation and approval of transport documentation, packaging, and consignment arrangements, • Act as the Radioactive Material Transport Responsible Officer (RMTRO) for the site, • Lead and manage the RDAT team, providing technical guidance and support, • Ensure all waste meets Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) prior to disposal, • Maintain accurate waste tracking and nuclear materials accountancy records, • Liaise with regulators, customers, and third-party disposal/recycling facilities, • Support audits and ensure audit readiness across transport and waste compliance activities We are looking for someone with the following: • A degree in radiochemistry, physics, or a related scientific/engineering discipline, • Experience in radioactive waste management and/or dangerous goods transport, • Knowledge of relevant regulations (ADR, EPR, nuclear site licence conditions), • Strong understanding of transport compliance and waste acceptance processes, • DGSA qualification or willingness to work towards it The Radwaste Team Lead - Transport & Accountancy role would suit someone who is: • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • A confident leader with the ability to manage and develop a team, • A strong communicator able to engage with internal and external stakeholders, • Proactive and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset, • Comfortable working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment, • £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience), • Pension scheme, • Flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to gain DGSA qualification and further professional development, • Work within a highly specialised and safety-critical nuclear environment, • Career progression within a growing environmental and nuclear services organisation #LI-CM1 INDNUC Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. JBRP1_UKTJ

Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon's commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts, this team makes sure that the tools and technologies we use do as well. As a Senior RME Technician, you'll help us stay one step ahead, adopting the latest technologies and identifying new and efficient ways of working. In this role, youll pay close attention to our processes to help maintain our high standards, and youll put in place upgrades to take that standard even higher. Key job responsibilities • Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams to ensure everyone follows the correct processes, • Keep track of equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks and schedule additional servicing when required, • Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers, • Solve issues in equipment to reduce downtime for operations so they can process packages as quickly as possible, • A full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject, • Relevant experience in a technical leadership role, • Relevant experience working in both electrical and mechanical disciplines, • Relevant experience in automation or material handling equipment environments, • Advanced proficiency in verbal and written EnglishPreferred Qualifications, • Experience working in a multi-contractor and multi-site working environment, • Understanding of PLC based controls systems and statutory compliance requirements, • Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks, • A degree preferably in a technical discipline or operations JBRP1_UKTJ

Technical Manager Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Technical Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function within our packhouse operation in Ash. Reporting to the General Packhouse Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the site remains audit-ready and fully compliant with Food Safety, Quality, Legality, and BRCGS standards. This is a key leadership role within the business, offering the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across technical, compliance and production performance. Key Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance team, • Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, customer specifications and food safety legislation, • Lead internal audits, GMP and hygiene inspections, • Prepare and support external audits, including responding to auditor queries, • Manage traceability exercises for product and packaging, • Oversee product specifications in line with customer master specifications, • Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions, • Conduct supplier, grower and customer technical compliance checks, • Prepare monthly Quality Service Level, CCPM and shelf-life analysis reports, • Experienced within a fresh produce or food production environment, • Knowledgeable in BRCGS standards and customer compliance requirements, • Organised, proactive and solution-focused, • Confident leading audits and managing corrective actions, • Strong in written and verbal communication, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Opportunity to shape and lead the technical function, • Supportive and collaborative working environment For further information please contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530 JBRP1_UKTJ

Estimating & Procurement Manager Location: Aylesford | Salary: £40,000-£45,000 | Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm We are recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Manager to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This is a key leadership role, managing a team of three, overseeing accurate quotations, strategic purchasing, supplier relations, and providing data-driven reporting to support production and procurement decisions. What you'll do: • Lead a small team, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and identifying training needs, • Prepare accurate job estimates for printed packaging products, factoring materials, machine use, labour, and customer requirements, • Develop and maintain pricing models aligned with company strategy and market benchmarks, • Oversee all purchasing activities for raw materials, outsourced services, and production supplies, • Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and service targets are met, • Monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and material availability across the UK/EU, • Produce reports and KPIs on costs, estimate accuracy, material usage, and procurement performance, • Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Production teams to support client quote requests, • Proven experience in estimating and procurement, ideally in a technical or packaging environment, • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience essential, • Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance customer needs with margin and cost considerations, • Experience in supplier negotiation and performance management, • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organisational skills, • IT literate, confident in Microsoft Office suite, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Onsite parking, • Car salary sacrifice & cycle-to-work schemes Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction. No relocations please. CVs to New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles. JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading packaging company in Gateshead is seeking an Internal Account Manager to support sales operations and deliver exceptional service to B2B customers. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in customer service, strong administrative skills, and effective communication ab

The Company Class 2 Driver: Established in 1974, EP Group is an award winning, global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia. Our global headquarters in the UK is home to our dedicated paper manufacturing division providing a wide range of food packaging products for the likes of McDonalds, Amazon, Marks & Spencer and Greggs. The Company has an opportunity for an experienced Class 2 driver to join the team in our Gateshead Outbase. To provide a best in class, professional, efficient, safe and legally compliant delivery service. The role is offered on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday, with guaranteed 50 hours pw. We offer an excellent package which includes a highly competitive remuneration; pension, and 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Start time: 3am / 4am Reports to:Transport Manager The Role Class 2 Driver: Responsible for the safe, accurate and timely transportation of multiple daily cage/pallet and/or carton deliveries from outbase to customer As first point of contact, provide excellent customer service and actively seek ways to engender a positive relationship at all times Immediately communicate any issues encountered to central Transport hub and keep customer apprised of actions being taken to resolve Load and unload deliveries, either individually or with assistance, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight Inspect vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submit a fully completed daily vehicle check sheet Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness on a daily basis Confirm prior to outbase departure that all delivery details are available for inspection and that appropriate proof of delivery (POD) accompanies each delivery and is completed/signed off prior to leaving the customers premises Ensure that legal compliance, Health and Safety regulations and EPUK/Outbase procedures are followed at all times Complete drop point risk assessments as and when required When necessary, complete 1 for 1 pallet/cage repatriation and report any non-conformance, ensuring cages/pallets collected are re-usable Feedback any travel/dwell time issues as and when encountered to central Transport hub as they happen Feedback any delivery restriction issues/changes to Outbase Supervisor Any other ad-hoc reasonable duties required by EPUK The Person Class 2 Driver: Minimum 2 Years experience within a final mile delivery operation HGV 2 (Cat C) driver licence clean licence required Driver Qualification Card (DQC) Driver Digital Tachograph Card Strong geographical knowledge of region Highly focused on customer service Excellent communication skills Must be well presented, with a professional behaviour in key customer facing role Self-starter - demonstrating an energetic, hands-on approach Self-motivated with an ability to work individually as well as within a team TPBN1_UKTJ

Key Account Manager • North Tyneside (excellent location for Metro & bus), • £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, • Permanent staff position, office based, • Full Time, Monday – Friday A talented Key Account Manager is wanted to join the Client Services team of a successful print/packaging company. Based at their facility in North Tyneside, you will manage and develop a close working relationship with various key accounts, ensuring all customer requirements are fulfilled to the highest standard. Your Experience • Proven background in account management, B2B customer success or client relationship development within the print & packaging sector, • A background working with a blue-chip client base would be beneficial, but not essential, • This is not a sales position - your key strengths will revolve around managing customer requirements/expectations, and balancing this with internal service delivery capabilities., • Self-starter with a personal passion for achieving goals, • Interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels, • You will be a proficient IT user with a good standard of literacy & numeracy; experience with Tharstern would be a benefit (but not essential), • Typical traits of our successful Key Account Managers: self-starter, dynamic, resilient, ambitious, attentive, emotionally intelligent The Job • You’ll build and maintain strong and positive relationships with existing clients and key personalities within the company, • Managing the retention, expansion and overall satisfaction of your client base will be fundamental to your role, • You will serve as a focal point of contact for client challenges, responsible for overseeing the plan of action to resolve those issues, • Working closely with other KAMs and admin support to ensure a first class, accurate back-office process You’ll be joining a structured team with great career progression opportunities, and a company that has shown year-on-year business growth with exciting plans for the future. To find out more, please click Apply or contact Kawsar Hussain at Pin Point Recruitment to get a full understanding of the opportunity