Labels Coater/Finishing Operator

Berry Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Labels Coater / Finishing Operator to operate and maintain coating and rewinding machinery, supporting production efficiency and quality.

Role involves monitoring performance, recording data, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Working hours include rotating shifts between 6:00am and 10:00pm; salary £32,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating coating, slitting, rewinding or similar converting machinery.
• Alternatively, strong mechanical aptitude with manufacturing experience.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic numerical skills and the ability to complete production records accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Practical approach to maintenance and fault finding

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating coating and rewinding machinery
• Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments where required
• Carrying out routine quality checks and inspections
• Recording production data accurately
• Performing basic maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting tasks
• Supporting production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives
• Loading and unloading materials and ensuring correct stock handling
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping

Skills

Coating machinery

Slitting

Rewinding

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Following instructions

Maintenance

Fault finding

Tools

Production systems

Digital reporting tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Labels Coater / Finishing Operator to join a busy manufacturing operation in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machine operative looking to join a stable business offering long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Labels Coater / Finishing Operator, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining coating and rewinding machinery to ensure the production of high-quality label products. You will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, quality standards and health and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating coating and rewinding machinery
• Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments where required
• Carrying out routine quality checks and inspections
• Recording production data accurately
• Performing basic maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting tasks
• Supporting production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives
• Loading and unloading materials and ensuring correct stock handling
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience operating coating, slitting, rewinding or similar converting machinery
• Alternatively, strong mechanical aptitude with manufacturing experience
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic numerical skills and the ability to complete production records accurately
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Practical approach to maintenance and fault finding

Desirable

• Experience within labels, packaging, print finishing or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing health and safety procedures
• Experience using production systems or digital reporting tools
• Relevant machine operating or engineering qualifications/training

Working Hours

This is a full-time permanent position working rotating shifts between 6:00am and 10:00pm.

Salary

£32,000 per annum.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a prot