Machine Operative

Flexipol Packaging Limited; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift allowance

Overtime pay

Weekly pay

Service vouchers

Employee assistance

Referral scheme

Life insurance

Free parking

Bike storage

Public transport access

Job summary

Flexipol Packaging Limited in Dunstable is seeking a Machine Operative to help produce high-quality packaging products for our UK customers. You will work on a 24/7 rota and seniority will be based on performance. Training is provided to ensure you can contribute to quality and service.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work across continental shifts including days, nights, and weekends. Full benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player, self-motivated and capable of showing urgency and self-discipline.
• Strong eye for detail as quality is important to us.

Responsibilities

• Regularly check machines during operation with 30-minute quality checks.
• Label and pack items for dispatch.
• Complete production paperwork.
• Carry out daily checks and follow Safe Working Practices.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Job description

Hourly Rate: Starting rate £13.00ph rising to £13.25ph

If you enjoy working as a Machine/Production Operative or would like to embark on a new challenge and want a career with a well-established reputable company with great benefits, this is the role for you …

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing:

As a Machine Operative you will play a pivotal role in creating high quality products for our customers. You will be:

• Regularly checking machines during operation to ensure the highest quality of product is produced by means of 30 minute quality checks
• Labelling and packing items ready for dispatch
• Completing production paperwork
• Completing daily checks
• Follow Safe Working Practices
• Adhere to Health & Safety and environmental procedures and regulations
• Completing additional tasks as set by management team where trained to do so.

A Few Things About You:

You must be a team player, be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency and self-discipline to get the work done as you will play a key role in providing excellent service to our customers.

You will also have a great eye for detail as Quality is very important to us.

You must also be comfortable working flexible hours on a continental shift pattern, working days, nights, and weekends. This role requires standing for long periods.

Your Experience Will Include:

• Having previously worked as a production operative in manufacturing (Desirable) or;
• Having previously worked in a practical manual role
• Having experience of quality control procedures but not essential
• You will have experience of working shifts

When You'll Be Working:

You will be working the 24/7 Rota, which is a rotating 4-week pattern, working rotating days and nights, hours from 07:00/19:00 to 19:00/07:00. 2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights

It is an average 38.5 hour working week exc breaks.

Who We Are:

Flexipol has been operating for over 30 years and during this time the business has grown steadily each year, providing long term secure employment.

The company is BRC certificated and is an approved food packaging supplier to key manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as those in the Marks and Spencer supply chain.

The Company prides itself on its innovative approach to product design and manufacturing, along with an excellent reputation for high-quality customer service.

We believe that our success is due to our unique blend of technical collaboration, innovation and extraordinary service and most importantly, the skills, teamwork and dedication of our employees.

Why Work For Us:

• Weekend Shift Allowance of 1.5 on basic pay for working between Friday 19:00 to Sunday 19:00
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of basic pay
• Weekly Pay
• Length of Service Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Free parking, bike storage facility
• Site is easily accessible by public transport, road or walking

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Flexipol is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer

Starting at £13 an hour, rising to £13.25

Experience

Previous role as a machine operative, Working variety of shift patterns