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Category: Education

Bringing Business Studies to Life: Harry’s T-Level Placement at OPM

July 3, 2026

A Valuable Industry Placement The team at OPM were proud to welcome T-Level student Harry to site for his 45-day industry placement. Currently studying Business, Harry was keen to gain a deeper understanding of how businesses operate, and to apply the knowledge he had gained in the classroom to real-world situations. Exploring Different Departments Harry […]

There are 9 squares on the page, 6 of which are photographs of Izzy and Devang taking part in work experience. And 3 of which are coloured squares. Starting from the top row in a left to right order the below text describes the images in the squares. The 1st square shows Devang and Jake OPM Groups IT & Automation technician looking at a computer screen for his work experience lesson. The second image shows Devang and Izzy holding OPM Group branded navy blue metal thermal bottles, in front of a plaque with OPM's logo on. The third square has a blue background, with the words 'Ambition'. 'Successful'. 'Adaptability' and motivational in a darker blue and various fonts. On the second row, left to right.. The first image shows Devang and Izzy dressed in full PPE kit (Hair net, beard snood, white coat and Hi-vis) They are looking at one of the label and flexible packaging presses in our Envirozone with Adrian the Production supervisor. The second square has a green background with white text that reads 'Work Experience at OPM Group'. With the OPM Group logo. The third square has an image of Izzy holding up 3 chocolate boxes that she designed. and that were printed using our digital label press. She is standing in front of a plaque of the OPM Group logo. On the third row, left to right…. The first square has a pink background, with the words 'Creativity’, Inspiring', 'Confidence' and 'Enthusiastic' in a darker pink and various fonts. The second image shows Izzy pointing at a computer screen. She is designing and setting up her files for print, with one of our repro operatives Amado. The third image shows Izzy in OPM Groups Digital department. Standing in front of our Dominio digital press. She is accompanied by Amado and Richard and is holding a reel of her finished label designs.

OPM Group Welcome Work Experience Students To Site!

July 25, 2024

We certainly have been busy inspiring the next generation at OPM (Labels & Packaging) Group!This year we hosted 2 work experience students, Izzy & Devang! Both students were welcomed to site by our friendly team and received a goody bag and safety induction. Izzy’s interests lie in marketing and design, while Devang is interested in […]

A video showing visitors to OPM Group’s Leeds based self-adhesive label and flexible packaging site. The first slides in the video show a walk through, of OPM Groups reception into their press pass room. It the shows the words welcome to our factory tour open day. A group of participants are shown sitting around a table, being spoken by Arnie Ellison to about print apprenticeships, print recruitment and print work experience. Arnie also explains who OPM Group are, and the importance of self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging. The participants are shown dressed up wearing PPE – hair net, beard snoods, high vis and safety shoes walking through the OPM Group factory. They are shown entering OPM Groups Envirozone (Critically controlled print & finishing area) and looking at OPM’s 14 colour press which is printing some peel and read labels. The participants are then walking out of the factory, where they are then pictured next to an OPM Group sign.

OPM Group’s Factory Open Day Success!

June 27, 2024

OPM Group’s first factory open day aimed at apprenticeships, work experience and recruitment was a roaring success! We welcomed visitors of all ages to our Leeds-based site, where they were introduced to the world of print by our very own Arnie Ellison! After an initial safety debrief, an introductory presentation about our history, services, print […]

Blue Mercury take the lead in the F1 in Schools Regional Finals!

March 1, 2024

Congratulations to Blue Mercury Racing from Kimbolton School, who secured 1st place in the development class of F1 in Schools East Anglia Regional Finals! Blue Mercury dominated the track with a best time of 1.561 seconds ⏱ and won an award for the best pit display! The team are gearing up for the national finals which take place in […]

We Attended Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Festival!

February 21, 2024

We Attended Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Festival! The annual event at the Leeds Arena was attended by over 11,500 students, parents, and teachers! We loved being able to speak to the students and their parents about the print industry and show them real examples of the work that we print. Many were amazed by our embellishments […]

OPM Group step into the driving seat by supporting F1 in Schools

February 21, 2024

Never one to shy away from a race or getting younger generations interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) – OPM Group have sponsored Blue Mercury Racing team at Kimbolton School with their entry into F1 In Schools. The F1 In Schools initiative was set up in 1999. Its main aim is to offer […]

Come & Say Hi at LARF24!

February 21, 2024

WE SAID YES! ⭐ We were asked by Leeds Manufacturing Alliance if we would like to share a stall with them again at Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair 2024! Our answer? Yes! Of course! Affirmative! Yep! Fo sho! Absolutely! We never turn down an opportunity to talk about print and inspire the next generation! We are excited to meet […]

Charlotte Ellison completes Help to Grow Management Course with Leeds University.

October 3, 2023

Congratulations to our commercial director, Charlotte Ellison, who recently completed her Help to Grow: Management Course with Leeds University. The government backed initiative consisted of a 12-week programme which was delivered by Leeds University and accredited by The Small Business Carter. The modules focused on key areas of business such as finance, innovation, and digital […]

Inspiring Younger Generations at OPM Group!

September 14, 2023

“It was amazing to work with brands that you recognise. OPM has a lovely atmosphere, and it is interesting seeing how everything works” – Alfie “I have enjoyed my few weeks at OPM, I feel happy and privileged to work here. It is a good place, that feels comfortable and like home” – Devang. “I […]

New Year, Same Us!

January 4, 2023

Kindness has always been one of our key values.Instead of setting lots of New Years Resolutions …. We want to spend the first month of 2023 helping and encouraging others.Join us on this journey and #MakeSomeonesDay#OPMKindness #NewYear Please share the joy with others.

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