Machine Operative/Conversion Operative

Saica Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Progression opportunities

22 days holiday

Overtime available

Refer a Friend £500

Cycle to work

Home & Technology scheme

Employee discount platform

Flu and eye tests

Job summary

Saica Group is recruiting for a Conversion Operative at its Wigan site. You will set up and maintain the conversion machinery to slit, punch holes and perforate plastic film, following customer specifications and maintaining high quality throughout runs.

Join Saica Flex to work with state-of-the-art equipment, benefit from full training, and enjoy a rotating 12-hour shift pattern with opportunities for overtime, progression, and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow customer specifications to set up the slitting machine.
• Bagging, labeling and palletisation of slit reels per customer requirements.
• Maintaining quality during production with regular quality checks.
• Operating processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to sustain machine efficiency.
• Adhering to site health and safety, environmental and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain conversion machinery to slit, punch holes and perforate as required.
• Operate in a safe, controlled manner following procedures.
• Ensure customer requirements are followed throughout the production run.
• Complete daily production reports detailing shift output, weights and meterage calculations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read specs

Slitting machine setup

Quality checks

Lean manufacturing

Health & safety

Job description

Company Description

Saica Group offers sustainable paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated board and flexible packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. With more than 12,000 employees and a presence in 11 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States), Saica Group has four business lines: the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard (Saica Paper), waste management and environmental services (Saica Natur), the production of corrugated board packaging (Saica Pack), and flexible packaging (Saica Flex).

Job Description

At Saica Group, we are more than an organisation; we are a community committed to delivering sustainable paper and packaging solutions while championing circularity and innovation in waste management. With over 10,000 colleagues across 11 countries and more than 80 years of history, we are proud to create sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.

This opportunity is within our Saica Flex division, which manufactures a range of flexible plastic films for leading food manufacturers and retailers. Based at our Wigan site, we produce high-quality printed packaging using advanced flexographic printing technology.

About The Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment alongside our expert team.

You will be responsible for setting and maintaining conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perf a range of plastic film. Working in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures.

You will be responsible for understanding the customer requirements for the product and ensuring that they are followed to the highest possible standard throughout the production run.

Why Join Saica Flex?

Joining Saica Flex means becoming part of a global business that values innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. We offer long-term career opportunities, ongoing development and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive team environment.

Conversion Operative – Skills, Experience And Attributes

• Background in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read and follow customer specification to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes
• Bagging, labelling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements
• Maintaining quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples
• Operating processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to maintain machine efficiency at all times
• Working to the site clean as you go policy at all times
• Completion of daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations
• Operating in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunities for progression and further technical training.
• 22 days' holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays, based on 11.5-hour shifts, plus an annual Christmas shutdown.
• Overtime opportunities at 1.5x your hourly rate.
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £500.
• Cycle to work and Home & Technology scheme.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• Flu and eye test vouchers

The Role Operates Across The Following Shift Patterns

12 hour rotating shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4 week cycle. This will typically be:
Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off
Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days
Week 4 – 7 off

Saica Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

Job Requirements

You will enjoy working at Saica if you: Care: Are a team-player, support your colleagues and share your ideas It’s important that you want an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity Value: Have high standards, want to achieve good quality and great service Challenge: You are self-motivated to improve and achieve. You are open and transparent, tell it as it is. Specific skills or experience requirements will be shown in the job description.