Slitting Machine Operator

Salary: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Hours: 48 hours per week | 12-hour shifts

Shift pattern: 06:30-18:30 / 18:30-06:30

We are recruiting for a Slitting Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing and production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing, printing or warehouse experience who takes pride in producing quality work and maintaining high production standards.

Previous slitting experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential for the right candidate.

As a Slitting Machine Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring slitting machinery to ensure efficient, continuous production.

• Ensuring daily production targets and schedules are achieved.

• Maintaining high quality standards throughout the production process.

• Identifying and resolving machine issues quickly to minimise downtime.

• Adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and maintaining machinery where required.

• Monitoring material usage and helping to reduce waste, scrap and consumable costs.

• Completing accurate production records and system updates at the end of each shift.

• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and ensuring the working area meets 5S and BRC requirements.

• Working closely with the Slitting Team Leader and Quality Department to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Following all health and safety procedures and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, printing or warehousing, although this is not essential.

• Experience in flexographic, gravure or offset printing would be advantageous.

• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

• The ability to identify problems and use your own initiative to resolve them.

• A strong team-working attitude and a flexible approach to work.

• An awareness of health and safety and good housekeeping practices.

• The ability to adapt to changing production demands.

• £13.50-£15.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• 48 hours per week.

• 12-hour shifts: 06:30-18:30 / 18:30-06:30.

• Paid breaks.

• The opportunity to develop your skills within a busy manufacturing environment.

Interested? Apply today to find out more about this opportunity and take the next step in your manufacturing career.