Job Description
Machine Operative
About the Role
Salary - -14.42 - -16.22
Hours - 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday - 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am rotating weekly
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Machine Operative to join our clients production team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating slitting, punch, and micro-perforation machinery to produce high-quality finished products to precise customer specifications.
Working as part of our manufacturing team, you will play a key role in helping the business achieve its production, quality, and customer service objectives while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate slitting, punch, and micro-perforation machines to customer specifications.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards, ensuring equipment and work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
- Carry out pre-operational inspections and promptly report any equipment faults or production issues.
- Follow all quality procedures and customer requirements, ensuring products meet specification at every stage.
- Monitor print position, repeat lengths, and material quality, reporting any defects immediately.
- Cut cores accurately while minimising waste through efficient material usage.
- Record production data accurately and ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
- Weigh, label, load, and unload finished products using safe manual handling techniques and lifting equipment where required.
- Carry out routine preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery and report any major maintenance requirements.
- Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, safe working practices, and PPE requirements.
- Ensure compliance with BRC, FSC, and company procedures at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and productive team environment.
- Report all health and safety concerns, near misses, and incidents, and support investigations where required.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your Supervisor or Management.
What We''re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience setting up and operating machinery.
- Be quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
- Be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety.
- Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Be able to complete production records accurately and follow written procedures.
Why Join?
You''ll be joining a supportive manufacturing team where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to delivering excellent products for our customers.
How to Apply
If you''re interested in joining our team as a Machine Operative, we''d love to hear from you. Please click apply and we will get back to you within 48 hours.