Packaging Operator - Rothley

SOFIDEL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tissue production company is seeking an individual in the UK to operate packaging machinery and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. This full-time role offers professional growth opportunities within an international group, emphasizing teamwork and language learning programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in machinery operation and maintenance. Join us to contribute to sustainable practices in the tissue paper industry.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Dynamic team environment

Language Learning Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to operate packaging machinery.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines.
• Experience with machine adjustments and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Run the packaging machine and roll pack bundler machine.
• Change polyethylene reels and feed the machine.
• Manage machinery change over and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Perform small maintenance activities on the machinery.
• Maintain cleanliness of the working area.

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!

PURPOSE

To guarantee the right operation of the packaging machinery in compliance with the working instructions and the safety guide lines.

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 requiredTo stop and restart the machineries 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

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.