Machine Operator – Folder & Gluer (187395)

SkillsHouse Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in circular packaging seeks a Machine Operator for their Bradford facility. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic team while ensuring high standards in production. Responsibilities include operating a Folding & Gluing machine and maintaining quality throughout the process. Essential skills include attention to detail and machine operating experience.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Pleasant working environment

Qualifications

• Machine operating experience essential.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Desirable experience in packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set Folding & Gluing machine to specifications.
• Monitor machine efficiencies and report issues.
• Conduct weekly maintenance and cleaning of machine.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Machine Operating Experience

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Machine Operator – Folder & Gluer (187395), Bradford

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Client:

SkillsHouse Bradford

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

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 the 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!

As a Machine Operator at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate a Folding & Gluing machine.
• Set Folding & Gluing machine, adjusting rails and frames to support many different size board products to fold and glue to specification & to company standards.
• Monitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targets.
• Report to Team Leader & design team with any folding or glue issues to resolve and not risk sending poor quality product to the customer.
• Weekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine to maintain high BRC standards, working with engineering team to grease and replace any worn parts.
• Learn and Operate other process lines & machines such as Die Cutters, Laminators and Printers when requested as part of the companies training and development plans.

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Essential and Desirable Skills

Essential Requirements:
• Excellent attention to detail a must.
• Machine Operating Experience essential.
• A team player – prepared to help others.
• Continuous improvement minded.

Desirable Requirements:
• Experience within the packaging industry
• Die Cutting operating experience advantageous.
• Forklift driving advantageous due to multi skilled work available.