Machine Operator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

23 days holidays

Free onsite parking

Free EV charging

Shift 24/7 rotation

Laundered uniform

Health care plan

Drinks and fruit

Cycle to work

Job summary

Coster UK in Barlborough is seeking a Machine Operator to support our fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site. You will operate automated packaging and assembly lines, perform changeovers and routine adjustments to maintain output targets and quality.

Working across multiple machines, you will follow SOPs, record production data, and take corrective action to defects. The role includes shift patterns with overtime, a company pension, and benefits as part of a growing global business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating automated production or assembly lines.
• Experience in packaging/automation environments.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work with production data records.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated packaging and assembly lines.
• Perform machine changeovers and routine adjustments.
• Record production data and maintain output targets.
• Identify defects and take corrective action to meet quality standards.

Skills

Machine operation

SOP adherence

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Production data systems

Job description

Coster UK is a multinational organisation that manufacture and supply packaging components to the Aerosol and Luxury Packaging industry. Coster is a long-established name in the Aerosol and Luxury packaging industry with a proud legacy and reputation for manufacturing excellence and quality.

Coster has been built on a platform of industrial and technical excellence and with high levels of automation and data exchange in its manufacturing technologies.

Our Purpose

"Deliver innovative and sustainable dispensing solutions for people's everyday needs"

Our Vision

"To be responsible partners helping brands make the best products through our design and manufacturing excellence"

About the role

We are seeking to hire a Machine Operator to complement our expanding global business in the FMCG sector based at our Barlborough site. If you are enthusiastic, focussed and ambitious with the desire to develop in a thriving business then this could be the role for you.

Experience

• Proven experience operating multiple types of automated production or Assembly machinery, including packaging, end of line & automation
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience with machine changeovers, setups, and adjustments
• Demonstrated ability to work in high volume or fast paced production settings
• Experience following standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Technical Skills

• Ability to operate and monitor a range of automated machines (primarily packaging & assembly)
• Basic mechanical fault finding and first line maintenance
• Understanding of tolerances and quality standards
• Competent with production data recording systems or paperwork
• Complete production to target output and quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Health, Safety & Quality

• Strong awareness of Health & Safety regulations
• Knowledge of risk assessments and safe working practices
• Commitment to quality control and inspection procedures
• Ability to identify defects and take corrective action
• Compliance with ISO / GMP / Lean / 5S standards (where applicable)

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and willing to operate across different machines and departments
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Working Conditions

• Ability to work shift patterns and optional overtime
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment (noise, PPE, temperature variation)

Benefits

• £13.89 per hour
• Company Pension: up to 7% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Holidays: 23 days (this includes including bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Free EV Charging
• Shift Pattern: 24/7 rotation – 2 x 6am to 6pm followed by 2 x 6pm to 6am
• Laundered uniform
• Health Care Cash Plan with Westfield Health
• Hot and cold drinks and fruit provided.
• Cycle to work scheme

Culture

• Company Events
• Seasonal gifts

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we aim to do this within 7 working days.

Equal Opportunities

Coster Aerosols is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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