SCA creates a dozen Prudhoe jobs - graduate jobs

Graduates keen to join the engineering sector can expect more job opportunities after a tissue manufacturer unveiled plans to expand its apprentice scheme, following a switch of its European production to Prudhoe.

SCA Hygiene Products is set to create a dozen job openings, and has invested heavily in its production sector.

This multi-million pound investment will enable the company to produce Tork zigzag-folding paper towels in Britain for the first time, which will in turn improve its supply line.

Tony Richards, who has responsibility for the Prudhoe factory and site said: "We are delighted that Prudhoe Mill has won this investment which helps to provide new employment, safeguards existing jobs and gives support to the local economy."

The firm has recently come up with a Graduate Accelerator programme, which provides guidance to engineering students through a two-year development scheme.

Mr Richards further said: "Coupled with our recruitment of 11 new operations staff, internships for three university students - who are working at Prudhoe outside of term time - and our long-standing apprenticeship programme, we are confident that our investment in our people as well as new production equipment will secure our future in Prudhoe."

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