Machine Operator

GI Group Main Account; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training and development

Stable manufacturing environment

Clear progression paths

Job summary

GI Group Main Account is seeking a Machine Operator in the UK to join a hands-on production team. The role focuses on operating and monitoring production lines, maintaining quality, uptime and safety, with on-site training and clear progression opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have machine operating experience in manufacturing, ability to work a Panama shift, and a willingness to perform basic maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow process parameters.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Willingness to work the Panama shift (rotating days/nights).
• Must be physically fit for a demanding role with heavy lifting.
• Desirable experience with flexographic processes or extrusion.
• Experience in FMCG or flexible packaging is a plus.
• Basic maintenance skills or experience with extrusion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor machine lines to meet production targets.
• Support Printer 1 with machine duties; assist extrusion dept and handle bags; log production data.
• Change reels/dies; perform cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot common issues and escalate complex faults to maintenance.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and site quality standards.
• Support shift handovers and keep accurate production records.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Panama shift flexibility

Physically fit

Right to work in UK

Flexographic processes

Extrusion experience

FMCG/flexible packaging experience

Basic maintenance skills

Job description

Job title: Machine Operator Location: Telford TF1 Hours: Panama shift (12h rotating days/nights) Pay: £12.85 - £25.70ph Average salary £30 - £32k Overview

The successful candidates will have machine operating experience and preferably knowledge of flexographic print, extrusion or experience in an FMCG/manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on production role focused on quality, uptime and safe operation.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor machine lines to meet production targets.
• Support Printer 1 with machine operating duties Supporting extrusion department Emptying granules bags into containers Conduct routine quality checks (film gauge, appearance, seal integrity) and log production data.
• Change reels/dies, perform planned cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot common issues (die lines, uneven gauge, film draw issues) and elevate complex faults to maintenance.
• Comply with health & safety procedures and site quality standards.
• Support shift handovers and keep accurate production records.

Essential requirements

• Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience following process parameters.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Flexibility to work the Panama shift pattern (rotating day/night shifts). Physically fit as the role is physically demanding and requires elements of heavy lifting Right to work in the UK.
• Desirable Direct experience with flexographic processes or extrusion Previous FMCG or flexible packaging experience.
• Basic maintenance skills or experience working with extrusion equipment.

What we offer

• Salary £30-£32k
• On‑site training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a stable manufacturing environment with clear progression paths.