Finishing Operator - Northampton - Labels Industry

Kairos Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finishing Operator in Northampton. Your role will involve operating label finishing machinery, ensuring high-quality output while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and experience in machinery operation. This position offers a salary of £26k plus bonus, with working hours from 6am to 2pm. If you're interested in contributing to a successful production environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience operating label finishing equipment.
• Ability to inspect products for quality and efficiency.
• Familiarity with health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate label finishing equipment.
• Inspect finished products for quality control.
• Maintain and clean equipment regularly.

Skills

Quality control

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Label finishing equipment

Job description

Position

Finishing Operator

Location

Northampton

Hours

6am-2pm

Salary

£26k + Bonus

About the business

The business was founded as a joint venture between a UK technology firm and a French labelling company. From the outset, it focused on supplying labelling applicators-particularly pricing guns-alongside customised pricing labels. This approach proved highly successful, fostering strong, long-term relationships with customers through repeat orders. Early on, the company served a range of food manufacturers and retailers, establishing partnerships that have endured and continue to this day.

They believe that our values of quality, customer service, community, integrity, success and teamwork, along with our own people, our customers and our suppliers mean we are in a great place to launch into the next period of our history.

Purpose of a Finishing Operator

To aid in the smooth running of all production areas as to successfully meet all deadlines and targets.

To inspect and/or overprint, edit and pack labels using the appropriate machinery, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

To always work and operate machinery in a safe manner and compliant with the Company Health and Safety Policy COPOL 5.0.

Day to day duties of a Finishing Operator

• To set and operate label finishing equipment including roll rewinding and fanfolding.
• To inspect and control the quality of finished product using electronic and visual means by comparison to specifications, removing any substandard work.
• It is your specific responsibility to check that the job is correct for print register, colour and materials using the appropriate print spec and/or spec card for comparison. Any apparent discrepancies must be reported to your manager for instructions.
• To identify individual rolls and packs in accordance with Production procedures.
• Completion of relevant job documentation.
• To ensure the equipment for which you are responsible is properly maintained and is always in proper working order, reporting any faults immediately to your manager and enter details in the machine maintenance book.
• To ensure the equipment and working area for which you are responsible are kept clean and are thoroughly cleaned weekly. No machine will be cleaned whilst in motion.
• To be aware of and follow all applicable procedures contained in the Production procedures manual, an up-to-date copy of which should be maintained at your workstation.

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.

For more information, please call Olivia on (phone number removed)