Blow Moulding Machine Technician – Growth & Progression

ALPLA Group; Golborne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas vouchers

PerkBox – High Street brand discounts

Long service awards

Brand New Welfare Facilities

Christmas Shutdown

Subsidised onsite canteen

Job summary

ALPLA Group is seeking a Blow Moulding Machine Technician for their Golborne base plant (WA3). The role includes operating moulding machines, ensuring quality, and minimizing downtime. The position offers progression opportunities through on-the-job training and development.

The job operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights) with a starting salary from £32,500 to £35,000 depending on experience, plus salary reviews and upskilling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/production setting.
• Experience operating or running blow moulding machinery (training provided on ALPLA equipment).
• Experience following precise quality guidelines and strict processes.
• Exposure to plastic manufacturing processes.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure moulding machines and ancillary equipment run to specification and report defects as needed.
• Check product quality at the packing station and complete relevant paperwork accurately.
• Remove, clean, refit or adjust machine parts within competence level.
• Maintain constant raw material supply and report bin readiness to prevent downtime.
• Keep moulding area and machinery clean and well-organised.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Blow moulding machinery

Quality guidelines

Plastic manufacturing

Communication skills

Job description

ALPLA Group is seeking a Blow Moulding Machine Technician for their Golborne base plant (WA3). The role includes operating moulding machines, ensuring quality, and minimizing downtime. The position offers progression opportunities through on-the-job training and development.

The job operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights) with a starting salary from £32,500 to £35,000 depending on experience, plus salary reviews and upskilling opportunities.