Machine Operator - Film Conversion & Slitting

TribePost Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Wigan is recruiting a Machine Operator. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain conversion machinery with a focus on quality and efficiency. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. This role includes 12-hour continental shifts and offers excellent benefits including ongoing training and development.

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.
• Comfortable with 12-hour shifts and a safety-conscious attitude.
• Strong detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain conversion machinery.
• Perform slitting, punching, and perforation tasks precisely.
• Monitor quality and carry out regular checks during production.
• Bagging, labeling, and palletizing reels for dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to follow specifications

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn new processes

Job description

SAICA Group are now recruiting for a Machine Operator!

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.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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