Machine Operator - Film Conversion & Slitting

Saica Group; Shevington; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Wigan is seeking a Machine Operator to join their Conversion team. You will set up, operate, and maintain machinery for slitting and perforating plastic film, with a commitment to quality and lean principles. Full training is provided for motivated candidates willing to work in a 24/7 shift pattern. Competitive salary and excellent benefits included.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Professional qualification funding

24 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Pension

Cycle to Work & Tech Schemes

Flu & eye test vouchers

Reward & Recognition scheme

Fresh fruit every fortnight

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable with 12-hour shifts.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain conversion machinery.
• Slit, macro punch and micro perforate plastic film.
• Monitor quality and carry out regular checks.
• Ensure efficiency by following lean manufacturing principles.
• Bag, label, and palletize reels ready for dispatch.
• Record shift and production data accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Setting up slitting machines

Performing slitting, punching and perforation tasks

Monitoring quality checks

Operating with lean manufacturing principles

Bagging, labeling and palletizing

Recording shift and production data

Maintaining a clean work area

Job description

Overview

Machine Operator - Film Conversion & Slitting

Location: Wigan, Lancashire (WN5 0LQ)

Salary: £29,384 per annum + Excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent, full-time - 12-hour continental shifts

Benefits: Ongoing training and development, Professional qualification funding, 24 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, Pension, Cycle to Work & Tech Schemes, Flu & eye test vouchers, Reward & Recognition scheme and Fresh fruit every fortnight!

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX). Sustainability at Saica begins with our values - we care, we value and we challenge.

We're looking for a Machine Operator to join our Conversion team in Wigan. You'll set up, operate, and maintain conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perforate a range of plastic film to customer specifications. Whether you're an experienced machine setter/operator or you've worked in manufacturing and are ready to learn, we'll provide full training to help you succeed.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Setting up slitting machines according to customer specifications
• Performing slitting, punching and perforation tasks with precision
• Monitoring quality and carrying out regular checks during production
• Operating in line with lean manufacturing principles for maximum efficiency
• Bagging, labelling, and palletising reels ready for dispatch
• Recording shift and production data accurately
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable with 12-hour shifts
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes

The site operates a 24/7 shift system spread over four-week pattern. A willingness to work a shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends is essential. The role operates 12-hour shifts across a 4-week Continental shift pattern:

• Week 1 - 4 nights, 3 off
• Week 2 - 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
• Week 3 - 3 off, 4 days
• Week 4 - 7 off

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click “APPLY” and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration. No agencies please