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Production Assistant

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    NPP Packaging Systems Ltd
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    Ref: #WPEP-2476320
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    UNIT 2, Vantage Bus Pk, North Road, Dublin 11, D11 WP2P
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 22 Oct 2026
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    Closing On: 17 Dec 2026

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


The participant will gain practical, supervised experience in a busy production environment while developing skills in machine operation, product quality checks, workplace safety, and manufacturing processes. During the placement, the participant will receive training and hands-on experience in the following areas

•	Learn how to operate production machinery.
•	Learn to keep the machines clean.
•	Report any issues with machines to supervisor on duty.
•	Learn how to check weights of products as they are manufactured to the specs on the job sheet for each order.
•	Ensure all products are run to correct specs as per orders details.
•	Ensure that all product is produced to the correct standards, especially food contact product.
•	Label, box, and palletise all products correctly.
•	Assist with housekeeping standards in production area.
•	Assist in stock takes when required.
•	Understand how to keep the working area clear from potential hazards.
•	Health and Safety procedures.
 
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.

Informal training -  consists of shadowing an experiences production operative in the production stretch film packaging. 

Formal training -  includes manual handling, structured internal training on NPP equipment and machines and understanding of the standard operating procedures in our conversion process.
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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