Machine Operator

Solidus; Skipton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 10%

Quarterly bonus

Workplace pension

Medicash

25 days holiday

Onsite parking

Job summary

Solidus is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator in Skipton to operate Die Cutter, Folder Gluer, or Printer and set up equipment for diverse products. Training will broaden skills across processes, driving quality and efficiency on a daily basis.

You will join an international, sustainability-focused team with shift patterns and competitive benefits, including a 10% shift premium and a quarterly bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure product quality.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to help others.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery such as Die Cutter, Folder Gluer or Printer.
• Set machines for a wide range of customer products and adjust tooling for quality output.
• Monitor and fine-tune machine speeds to maintain efficiencies and meet targets.
• Report tooling damages or upgrade needs to Team Leader/Engineering.
• Perform routine cleaning and ensure hygiene standards per BRC requirements.
• Learn and operate other process lines as part of training and development.

Skills

Machine Operating Experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Continuous improvement minded

Job description

Job Title

Machine Operator

Location

Skipton

Salary

£13.98 to £16.45 per hour inclusive of shift premium depending on experience

Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern

• 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday
• 2pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday
• 2pm to 6pm on a FridayWhilst training the hours will be 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm on Friday

About us

We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper.

Here you get the possibilities. To learn, to develop, to make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe. With a passion for technology and driven by progress. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world.

An international player and still always close by. Full of innovation, full of new ideas, full of opportunities for everyone. So, whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want.

Let's grow together!

About the role

Daily duties

• Operate machinery such as Die Cutter, Folder Gluer or Printer
• Set machines for a wide range of customer products, adjustment's & tooling required to produce good quality products
• Monitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targets
• Report to Team Leader / Engineering Team any tooling damages or upgrades / replacements required
• Weekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine following BRC hygiene requirements for Product food safety, working with engineering team to grease and replace any worn parts
• Learn and operate other process lines & machines when requested as part of the companies training and development skills matrix

Ongoing expectations

• Learn & Operate machines in accordance with our Skills matrix.
• Punnet Making, Die Cutting, Folding Gluing and Printing. The more you learn, the more you earn.
• To inspect and manage the machine to their best ability to guarantee the production of high-quality products.
• To understand various job needs by learning different job types, assessing the needs of each job
• To maintain production quality by inspecting all produced materials carefully to identify any errors that might have occurred during production and correct them to prevent client dissatisfaction.
• Responsible for ensuring that equipment is always in good shape
• When malfunctioning, take the equipment for repairs and liaise with the engineering team to achieve highest efficiencies
• Inspect all equipment and materials to ensure that they are not in shortage and raise any issues with the production team leader and engineering team

About you

Essential Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail a must
• Machine Operating Experience
• A team player - prepared to help others
• Continuous improvement minded

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within the packaging industry
• Die Cutting operating experience advantageous (Training will be given)
• Folding Gluing operating experience advantageous (Training will be given)
• Printing experience advantageous (Training will be given)
• BRC Food safety - HACCP understanding or experience advantageous (Training will be given)

The job description is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities which are not included in the above description: but are within your capabilities and where necessary training will be given.

Our offer

As a Machine Operator at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We also offer you an attractive benefits package, and last but not least, a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues.

The organization has a very flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain Colleagues - all levels and Colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project-by-project basis.

Additional Benefits

• Shift Premium 10% included when working earlies and lates
• Quarterly performance related bonus
• Workplace Pension contributions
• Medicash
• 25 days holiday with bank holidays on top
• Onsite parking

Candidates with experience of: Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Operative, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Junior Production Operative, Plant Operative, Machine Technician may also be considered for this role