Machine Operator

Staffline Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flexible packaging manufacturer in Leeds is looking for a Machine Operator to run conversion machines and produce quality products based on customer specifications. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, offering a pay range of £12.21 to £12.91 per hour. Candidates should be reliable and motivated, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, while physical fitness is necessary due to the nature of the role. Training will be provided, with opportunities for permanent employment.

Benefits

Pay £12.21 – £12.91 per hour

40 hours a week

Temp to perm opportunity

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated individual with enthusiasm for quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machine operation preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Run conversion machines and meet operational KPIs.
• Organise production schedules and prioritise tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Physical fitness

Job description

Machine Operator

Work as a Machine Operator for a Specialist Flexible Packaging Manufacturer in Leeds. Full-time 40 hours per week, pay £12.21 – £12.91 per hour.

Hours of work

Current shifts 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm. Will move onto three shifts (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am). Must commit to all three.

Responsibilities

• Run Conversion machines, produce work to customer specifications, meet operational KPIs.
• Operate all machines in the department.
• Prioritise slitting jobs, organise production schedule.
• Use correct work ticket and fill documentation on completion.
• Use Radius system appropriately.
• Maintain clean, tidy, obstruction‑free working area.
• Embrace continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate defects to Slitting and Conversion Manager or Shift Manager.
• Operate in line with site health, safety, environmental and quality standards (BRC & ISO).
• Organise workload in line with daily print programme, deliver against targets and customer requirements.
• Ensure established quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations and equipment upkeep as required.
• Check orders, process control, paperwork and requirements in advance of plan, notify Shift Manager immediately of missing or non‑conformities.
• Provide overtime cover as necessary and reasonable.
• Follow cleaning regime, complete all documentation.
• Undertake reasonable requests directed by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated, enthusiastic about producing finished product to customer specifications.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced manufacturing environment, meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience in similar role desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Reasonable level of fitness required. Role involves physical activity (lifting & bending).

Benefits

• Pay £12.21 – £12.91 per hour.
• 40 hours a week.
• Temp to perm opportunity.
• Full training provided.