Packaging Machine Operator (Hamilton)

Sofidel UK Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Leicester is seeking a full-time Packaging Machine Operator. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in production or manufacturing settings and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

£12.37 per hour + 25% Shift allowance

21 days Annual Leave

Free Onsite car parking

Discounted Staff shop

Role Progression

Attendance Bonus

Competitive Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Understanding of quality standards and automated systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production lines and monitor automated systems.
• Maintain and operate packaging machinery.
• Conduct quality checks and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Basic troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Knowledge of BRC standards

Job description

About The Sofidel Group

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

• 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 assurance 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 skill.

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
• 21 days Annual Leave
• Free Onsite car parking
• Discounted Staff shop
• Role Progression
• Attendance Bonus
• Competitive Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

• Subject to a full years Completion Jan-Dec
• Subject to successful completion of probation

What We Offer

A full-time employment

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.