Packaging Machine Operator (Hamilton)

SOFIDEL; Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading tissue paper company in Leicester is looking for a Packaging Machine Operator. This role involves overseeing production lines, operating complex machinery, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a salary of £12.37 per hour with additional shift allowances and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free Onsite car parking

Discounted Staff shop

Attendance Bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Role Progression

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Good understanding of quality standards and health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production line and monitor automated systems.
• Handle packaging machinery and carry out quality checks.
• Maintain health and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Basic troubleshooting

Time management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

SOFIDEL

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

fe60995f2c71

Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

THE ROLE

At Sofidel, paper is our passion—it's at the heart of everything we do. Operating globally 24/7, 365 days a year, we're constantly evolving, striving to enhance our processes and deliver top-quality products. Sustainability is the focus of our operations, and we are committed to improving the future of our planet. We are currently on the lookout for an attentive, adaptable and efficient Packaging Machine Operator to join one of the world’s leading paper manufacturers.

This role is ideal for a hands-on and collaborative individual with a keen eye for detail. Every day you will be face to face with some of the most complicated pieces of machinery, gaining valuable experience and continually working in a fast paced and driven environment that is striving for success.

The successful candidate will be working at the heart of our production line bridging the gap between humans and the machinery by overseeing the production lines, monitoring the automated system, inspecting, reporting and troubleshooting the machinery.

MAIN DUTIES

You will work alongside a team of dedicated individuals to:

• Frequently handle the machinery, for example, the packaging machines, the running of the roll pack bundler machine and operating the log saw if required.
• Maintain the continuous running of our packaging machines, stop and start the machine, if necessary, and solve any minor technical problems / breakdown.
• Guarantee the correct operations of the packaging machinery in compliance with the working instructions and safety guidelines to meet the quotational order and spotting potential hazards and reporting promptly.
• Facilitate product change overs including the loading of polyethylene reels
• Carry out quality checks and understand quality assurances processes, including inspecting products, recording and reporting details and adhering to standards like BRC.
• Interact with the HMI of the machines, use production supervisor systems to record data and handle the materials.
• Co-operate and communicate with colleagues, supervisors and other team members.
• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping in the working areas throughout the shift and ensuring health and safety in the workplace is always adhered to.

SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail is essential
• Be proficient in operating machinery and have knowledge of basic troubleshooting and automated systems.
• Sufficient communication and teamwork skills and good time management
• Knowledge of BRC standards is a desirable

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working on a production/ in a manufacturing environment is essential
• A good understanding of quality standards, automated systems and health and safety, HSE and PPE in the workplace is desirable

WORKING HOURS

• Full Time – 42 hours per week - 12 hour Shifts
• 4 day shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights / 4 off) - 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am

PACKAGE/BENEFITS

• £12.37 per hour + 25% Shift allowance
• Free Onsite car parking
• Discounted Staff shop
• Role Progression
• Attendance Bonus*
• Life Assurance Scheme**

*Subject to a full years Completion Jan-Dec

** Subject to successful completion of probation

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
• A dynamic environment based on teamwork
• Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.