Laminator

Coveris Management GmbH; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Medicash healthcare scheme

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Coveris Gainsborough is seeking a Laminator to join our Film division in a busy manufacturing environment. You will operate lamination machinery safely and efficiently, producing high-quality packaging films for UK brands.

We welcome candidates with lamination experience or a motivated learner ready to develop their skills. The role offers permanent employment, training, and a supportive team focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lamination machinery or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of coating processes (solvent-free, solvent-based, or anti-mist).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate lamination machinery in line with production plans and training provided.
• Process film substrates including barrier films and PET.
• Set up and monitor machine parameters (coat weights, pressures, temperatures, speeds).
• Mix adhesives accurately and to correct ratios.
• Record production information on company systems.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Follow health, safety, quality and hygiene procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lamination operation

Quality focus

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Job description

Laminator

At Coveris Gainsborough, we manufacture high-quality flexible packaging solutions for some of the UK's leading brands. We're looking for a Laminator to join our Film division and play a key role in producing innovative packaging products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with lamination experience or a motivated individual looking to develop their skills within a supportive and established team.

As a Laminator, you'll be responsible for operating lamination machinery safely and efficiently while ensuring products meet our high quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating lamination machinery in line with production plans and training provided
• Processing a range of film substrates, including barrier films and PET
• Setting up and monitoring machine parameters, including coat weights, pressures, temperatures and speeds
• Mixing adhesives accurately and to the correct ratios
• Carrying out quality checks and reporting any issues promptly
• Accurately recording production information on company systems
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and 5S practices
• Following all health, safety, quality and hygiene procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the department

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience operating lamination machinery within a flexible packaging environment (desirable)
• Have knowledge of solvent-free, solvent-based or anti-mist coating processes
• Are quality focused with excellent attention to detail
• Can work independently and solve problems effectively
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrate reliability with strong attendance and timekeeping
• Are motivated to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Permanent role with a stable and growing business
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and progress your career
• Supportive team environment

• Be part of a site focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension scheme.
• Medicash healthcare scheme, providing support with medical, dental, optical and other health-related expenses.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering health and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.

• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.