Lamination Apprentice

As a Lamination Apprentice at Nelipak Elsham, you will gain hands-on experience operating specialist manufacturing equipment while developing valuable skills in quality, process control, health and safety, and continuous improvement. Working alongside experienced operators and mentors, you will learn how to produce high-quality flexible packaging products used within the healthcare sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, has a keen eye for detail, and wants to build a long-term career within manufacturing. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive structured training, ongoing support.  You will work alongside an experienced buddy/trainer who will support your development and help you build the knowledge and skills required to become a competent Lamination Operator.

As a Lamination Apprentice, you will work alongside an experienced buddy/trainer who will support your development and help you build the knowledge and skills required to become a competent Lamination Operator.

Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, you will spend time both on the shop floor and completing your apprenticeship studies. No two days will be exactly the same, but your training will include:

Learning how the lamination process works and how flexible packaging materials are produced. Reading and interpreting production specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements. Assisting with machine set-ups and product changeovers. Selecting and preparing materials required for production jobs. Carrying out quality inspections and checks to ensure products meet customer specifications. Recording production and quality information using both paper-based and digital systems. Learning how to identify defects, investigate issues, and support process improvements. Supporting operators with unloading, packaging, palletising, and handling finished products. Maintaining high housekeeping standards and keeping work areas clean, safe, and organised. Learning and following health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures, including the correct use of PPE. Participating in team meetings, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement activities. Gaining an understanding of how manufacturing departments work together to deliver products to customers.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gradually take on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow, with the opportunity to develop into a fully trained Lamination Operator within a world-leading medical packaging business.

Training:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will obtain a qualification in Print Operative Level 2. Training for both the apprenticeship and the relevant skills to succeed in the role will take place at the workplace, with no requirement to travel to the training provider, BPIF Training. The training and studying for the apprenticeship will be done remotely via Microsoft Teams/Zoom etc. and with onsite visits from the training coordinator.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience required to build a successful career within manufacturing.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Lamination Operator role, where you will continue to develop your technical and operational skills.

As your experience grows, further career development opportunities may include:

Senior Operator Team Leader Process Technician Quality Technician Manufacturing Support Roles Production Management roles

At Nelipak, we are committed to developing talent from within and supporting employees who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment, and potential to progress their careers.

This apprenticeship is an excellent first step into the manufacturing and medical packaging industry, providing a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

Employer Description:

Nelipak is a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for the healthcare and medical device industries. With manufacturing facilities and technical centres across Europe, North America, and Asia, we partner with many of the world's leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies to deliver high-quality packaging that protects products and supports patient safety.

About Nelipak

Nelipak is a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for the healthcare and medical device industries. With manufacturing facilities and technical centres across Europe, North America, and Asia, we partner with many of the world's leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies to deliver high-quality packaging that protects products and supports patient safety.

 

Quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do. As a global business, we are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

About Nelipak Elsham

Located in North Lincolnshire, Nelipak Elsham specialises in the manufacture of flexible packaging solutions, primarily serving the medical packaging market. Approximately 85% of our products support healthcare and medical device applications, where quality, traceability, and compliance are critical.

Our site operates a range of specialist manufacturing processes, including extrusion, printing, lamination, and slitting, supplying customers both in the UK and internationally.

At Elsham, we pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key priorities. We are committed to developing our employees and providing opportunities for individuals to build rewarding long-term careers within manufacturing.

As an apprentice, you will become part of a supportive team, gaining valuable hands-on experience while contributing to products that play an important role in protecting healthcare products used around the world.

 

Working Hours :
40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Reliability & Punctuality,Commitment to Safety & Quality,Willingness to Learn,Literacy Skills