Machine Operator (Packaging Dept)

The Recruitment Co; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is urgently hiring Machine Operators for their Packaging Department in Port Talbot. This full-time role involves operating key machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and requires candidates to have prior production experience. Emphasizing career progression and stability, the position offers a competitive wage and opportunities for permanent placement after 20 weeks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production role or operator role.
• Ideally from a heavy industry background.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Manage machine operations and perform small maintenance tasks.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping in the working area.

Skills

Motivation

Commitment

Production experience

Heavy industry background

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Machine Operator (Packaging Dept), Port Talbot

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Client:

The Recruitment Co

Location:

Port Talbot, 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:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Recruitment Co. is urgently recruiting for several Machine Operator (Packaging Dept) to join our clients team based in the Baglan area. Paid Weekly! Temp to perm opportunities!!

Our client is a global manufacturing leader in their industry and is offering great progression opportunities to grow with the company.

Rate of pay: £16.81ph including shift allowance. (overtime available at higher rates)

Hours of work: Full time: 12 hour shifts 6.30-6.30 with a mixture of days and nights. 4 week rota: One week you will work 5 shifts and the next week 2 shifts and so on. Hours work out at an average of 42 hours per week over a 4 week period.

Contract: Temp to Perm after 20 weeks providing candidate meets performance and job spec criteria below.

Purpose of the role:
To guarantee the right operation of the packaging machinery in compliance with the working instructions and the safety guidelines.

Main Responsibilities:

• To run the packaging machine
• To run the roll pack bundler machine
• To change the polyethylene reels and their optional materials or feed the machine with skillets or cases
• To run the log saw if required
• To stop and restart the machines when needed
• To check the compliance between the product and the related data sheet
• To draft the data sheet regarding the production control
• Small maintenance activities and adjustments
• To manage the machinery change over
• To support the colleagues in case of need and overview the end line process when required
• To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

We are looking for motivated & committed individuals that are keen to progress their career within a manufacturing environment. Candidates must have previous experience within a production role/ Operator role and ideally come from a heavy industry background.

DBS checks will be carried out on day 1 of the assignment and the company offer a NO conviction policy.

Ideally you will drive due to the location.

If you feel you have the right experience for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.
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