Machine Operator

Gi Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Development opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting experienced machine operators for a print assistant role on a Panama shift in the Telford area. The role focuses on quality, uptime and safe operation with prior machine operating experience and knowledge of flexographic print, extrusion or FMCG manufacturing preferred.

On-site training and development opportunities are provided in a stable manufacturing environment, with clear progression paths.

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.
• Flexibility to work the Panama shift pattern (rotating day/night shifts).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor machine lines to meet production targets.
• Support Printer 1 with machine operating duties
• Support extrusion department
• Empty 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 escalate complex faults to maintenance.
• Comply with health & safety procedures and site quality standards.
• Support shift handovers and keep accurate production records.

Skills

Machine operation

Panama shift

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

We’re recruiting experienced machine operators for a print assistant role on a Panama shift in the Telford area. 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 escalates 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.

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