Gluing Machine Operator

Streamline Search; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gluing Machine Minder to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating gluing machines and ensuring high-quality production in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess excellent teamwork and communication skills, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on safety and quality, you will play a vital role in maintaining production standards and supporting the training of apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 Statutory Bank Holidays

20% Night Shift Premium

15% Evening Shift Premium

Overtime Pay at x1.5

Company Pension

Onsite Parking

Long Service Award

Death in Service Benefit

Salary Benefits Program

Qualifications

• Experience with gluing machines and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate gluing machines while meeting safety and quality targets.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Gluing Machine Operation

Time Management

Calm Under Pressure

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Methodical Approach

Tools

Gluing Machines (Diana, Starfold, Omega)

Job description

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.