Converting Operator: Laminations & Slitting

Manpower Group (UK); Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 37,608,000 - 40,226,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup (UK) are recruiting on behalf of our client in Southwick, Sunderland for a Converting Operative. You will operate converting machinery, including slitters and laminators, to support lamination, slitting and bagging processes.

The role offers £14.00 per hour rising to £14.92 once fully competent, on continental shifts 4 on/4 off, with a temp to perm opportunity. GCSEs in maths and English are required; experience in manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 3/C or above).

Responsibilities

• Operate converting machinery including slitters and laminators.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Identify and report production issues to supervisors.
• Handle and manoeuvre reels using lifting equipment.
• Carry out quality checks (glue weights, slitting tolerances).
• Remove and rework defective materials in line with customer requirements.
• Accurately complete production logs and input data into systems.
• Ensure compliance with line clearance procedures during changeovers.
• Maintain traceability through accurate paperwork and labelling.
• Perform routine machine safety checks and cleaning schedules.
• Quarantine non-conforming products and complete relevant documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & motivation

IT literacy

Health & safety awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

ManpowerGroup (UK) are recruiting on behalf of our client in Southwick, Sunderland for a Converting Operative. You will operate converting machinery, including slitters and laminators, to support lamination, slitting and bagging processes.

The role offers £14.00 per hour rising to £14.92 once fully competent, on continental shifts 4 on/4 off, with a temp to perm opportunity. GCSEs in maths and English are required; experience in manufacturing preferred.