As a paper maker, you would operate machinery and equipment to:
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be noisy, hot and humid.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You can find out more about working in paper production from the Confederation of Paper Industries.
You can apply directly to paper companies to be taken on as a trainee.
Although you do not need specific qualifications, you may have an advantage when looking for work if you have GCSEs in maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
Experience in paper recycling, manufacturing production line work or driving a forklift truck may be helpful.
You'll need:
With experience, you could become a shift supervisor.
You might also move into quality control, technical sales or production plant management.
