Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging solutions provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Machine Operator to produce reels of finished confectionary foil. Responsibilities include operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and ensuring specifications. The ideal candidate should have production and machine operation experience. This role offers a salary of £14.31 per hour, with opportunities to earn £650 per week, and comes with various benefits including 26 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Insurance-based sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Proven production, factory and machine operation experience preferably in slitting and rewinding.
• Be mechanical/machine-minded.

Responsibilities

• Start up, run, maintain and troubleshoot machinery.
• Carry out safety and quality checks.
• Handle materials and ensure the product is produced to the correct specification.
• Keep accurate quality and output records.
• Identify ways to enhance existing processes.

Skills

Production experience

Machine operation

Mechanical mindset

Job description

Overview

Machine Operator Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Serving a variety of sectors, our client is an award-winning provider of packaging solutions. They are proud to supply global brands across the confectionery, dairy, and carton markets. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking for a number of Machine Operators to join their team.

Benefits

• Salary of £14.31 per hour + shift premium opportunity to earn £650 per week
• 2 pm - Midnight, Monday to Thursday
• 26 days holiday (pro rata to 4 days per week working)
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Insurance-based sick pay scheme

The Role

As a Machine Operator, you will safely operate the plant and equipment in our client’s Printed Foil Slitting and Embossing Department. You will produce reels of finished confectionary foil and associated products. Carrying out all tasks in a safe manner, you will:

• Start up, run, maintain and troubleshoot machinery
• Carry out safety and quality checks
• Handle materials and ensure the product is produced to the correct specification
• Keep accurate quality and output records
• Identify ways to enhance existing processes

This role will involve physical work such as lifting and carrying.

About You / Qualifications

• Proven production, factory and machine operation experience preferably in slitting and rewinding
• Be mechanical/machine-minded

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