Machine Operator (packaging)

Coveris Management GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals to operate high-speed slitting machinery. The role includes basic maintenance, quality inspections, and maintaining hygiene standards. Starting salary is £27,860 with opportunities for increase through training. Benefits include generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, life assurance, and more.

Benefits

Generous annual leave per year

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay

Enhanced Maternity Pay – 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

Life assurance (x4 annual salary)

Health Cash Plan

Access to BenefitHub (Discount marketplace)

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff canteen

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals who strive for continual improvement.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Can operate high speed slitting machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed slitting machinery for flexible packaging.
• Conduct basic maintenance such as lubrication and clean-downs.
• Perform quality inspections per customer specifications.
• Liaise with Shift Manager for reporting and fixing engineering breakdowns.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to perform maintenance on machinery

Ability to conduct quality inspections

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading packaging company? At Coveris we create and supply high performance packaging for everyday products. We are committed to providing packaging solutions that are sustainable and innovative to ensure the safety, quality and convenience of the products we use every day.

We have facilities across the UK and are looking for new talent to join our team in Burnley.

Key responsibilities

• To operate high speed Slitting Machinery in accordance with the conversion of flexible packaging.
• To carry out basic maintenance to the machine. i.e., lubrication, clean-downs, etc
• To challenge machine low run hours, speeds, waste levels, set ups, etc.
• To carry out quality inspections and administration in line with customer specifications and standards.
• To liaise with the Shift Manager to ensure that Engineering breakdowns are reported and fixed quickly considering priorities at all times.
• To ensure all machines have enough material in order to maximise machine uptime.
• To ensure all paperwork is kept up to date
• To ensure all labelling is correct and wrapping is kept up to date.
• To set and maintain high standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping at all times.
• To enforce and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Full training will be provided.

We are looking for proactive, positive and enthusiastic individuals, with a can-do attitude and who strive for continual improvement.

Shift Pattern

Shift Pattern: The attractive shift pattern involves working a mix of 12-hour day and night shifts working an average of 14 shifts per month.

Salary

Salary: Starting at £27,860 you can increase your salary as you progress through our bespoke training programme.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave per year
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay (after qualifying conditions have been met)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay – 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay (after qualifying conditions have been met)
• Life assurance (x4 annual salary)
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to BenefitHub (Discount marketplace)
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff canteen