Mill Production Trainee
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Position Overview & Specifications
Permanent | Full-time | TP1657
Global paper recycling and packaging manufacturer with around 47,000 employees and over 370 production sites across 34 countries. The Company has a long-standing focus on high and very consistent product quality and excellent service.
Applicants must have evidence of GCSEs A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English + Fork Lift experience essential.
Due to expansion, we are looking to recruit a Paper Mill Production Trainee at their Birmingham site, who will be committed to learning their operational processes with a view to becoming a fully trained Mill Production Operative. This is an excellent career path opportunity.
Salary – £10.99 per hour whilst on days, increasing substantially when moving on to shifts.
+ £90 per week mill bonus (depending on performance)
Requirements:
- Candidates must be keen to undergo comprehensive training.
- Experience gained in a continuous process/ yard or warehouse.
- Production experience gained from manufacturing/ production/ machining is desirable.
- Forklift driving experience.
- Used to working in an Industrial working environment.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Flexibility
Hours of Work:
- During training, hours of work will be 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch.
- After the training period, you will need to be prepared to work 12-hour shifts (days and nights) with an increase in salary to reflect this.
- Overtime is payable at time and a half.
- Full training and a Group personal contributory pension plan are available.
Only candidates with the best skills and experience match will be invited to interview.
Applications are forwarded to Technical Placements Ltd, and they will respond directly.
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: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mill Production Trainee roles across Kent Recruitment Bureau'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
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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