Packaging Professional Degree Apprenticeship

The Technical Sales Team is at the heart of our company. Learning within this team will give you exposure to all aspects of working in a manufacturing business. From estimating, design and customer service through to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Gain knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of corrugated packaging Utilise our industry-specific software to generate quotations Use CAD software and plotter to design corrugated packaging solutions Take project briefs from clients and offer tailored solutions Develop Account Management skills Visit customers and suppliers Gain commercial experience and create pricing proposals Create print diagrams in Adobe Illustrator Purchase tooling for new packaging products Attend trade exhibitions

Training:

Packaging professional (integrated degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard:

You will learn through a combination of block study periods at Sheffield Hallam University, online study and work-based projects. You will have a Reedbut Group mentor who will fully support you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure you achieve your full potential All costs of attending the degree course will be funded by Reedbut Group

Training Outcome:

On completion of the apprenticeship you would have opportunities to progress to:

Technical Sales Manager Customer Service Manager QSHE Manager Operations Manager New Business Development Manager

Employer Description:
The Reedbut Group designs and manufactures corrugated packaging. The business has three sites; Milton Keynes the head office, Andover and Strood, and is one of the leading independent sheet plants in the UK. The company has an annual turnover of more than £17 million and employs 90 people. The business operates in the rapidly growing corrugated packaging market and the materials the company work with have strong green credentials and are playing a leading role in the war against single use plastic.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30-minute lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Team working,Creative,Initiative