Gluing Machine Operator

Our client is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer, employing over 100 personnel in the design, administration and manufacturing departments.

Due to continued growth of the business, our client is seeking a Gluing Machine Minder to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will have experience of working with Gluing machines and be capable of producing high quality work in a time sensitive environment.

Working Hours: Rotational shift pattern that may include nights.

Benefits:

• 33,000 - 37,000
• 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance.
• 20% Shift Premium Payable when on the night shift.
• 15% Shift Premium Payable between 6pm-10pm.
• Overtime available, paid at x1.5 standard hourly rate.
• Company Workplace Pension.
• Onsite Parking.
• Long Service Award.
• Death in Service.
• Salary Benefits Program including: Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make Ready and Run work as efficiently as possible whilst meeting safety, quality and productivity targets.
• Complete all necessary administration including data entry onto the business IM systems.
• Identify any maintenance issue and resolve where possible or communicate with appropriate personnel in line with departmental procedures.
• Ensure quality checks are carried out as per company guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring the machines, tooling, auxiliary equipment and working area are kept clean, safe and organised.
• General machine maintenance.
• Advise Supervisor of any consumable stock requirements.
• Utilization of the appropriate equipment to assist with material preparation.
• Responsible for assisting Department with Training needs for Gluing Apprentices and Assistants.
• Any other duties as instructed by a member of the management team.
• To comply with all business management system requirements.
• To comply with all certification requirements.

Skills and Attributes:

• Being able to work well within a team and as an individual.
• Experience of running Gluing Machines including but not limited to Diana, Starfold, Omega.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience working within packaging sector would be desirable.
• Organised, methodical and logical approach to work.