Packaging Print Finisher

Taylor Higson; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Packaging Print Finisher to operate gluing machines and ensure quality control in a busy food packaging department. Successful candidates will have manufacturing experience, ideally with specific machinery, and enjoy a salary of £33,013 along with competitive benefits including overtime pay and a private pension scheme.

Benefits

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate

Early finish Fridays

Death in service

Fantastic progression opportunities

Excellent private pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ideally operated machines like Bobst Alpina or Jagenberg.
• Self-motivated with a focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare carton board packaging for production.
• Monitor quality control measures during operation.
• Ensure the smooth running of machinery.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent team working

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Packaging Print Finisher. Salary £33,013. Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield. My client is an industry leading print and packaging business and a pioneer within the marketing and communications side of the industry. Based at their Nottingham facility, they are currently seeking a folder gluer operator to work within their busy food packaging department.

If you have experience of operating machines from any other manufacturing industry, such as print, beverage, pharmaceutical, plastic etc., I\'d love to hear from you!

You will work on the double day shift (Mon-Fri 6am - 13.30pm, 13.30pm - 9pm) and some flexibility is required as you will work on the day shift during quieter periods.

The Role

• Make ready carton board packaging
• Run nested gluing machine / folder gluers
• Ability to problem solve and monitor own quality control measures
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of machinery and products
• Excellent team working and communication skills
• Participate in continuous development and training
• Excellent housekeeping and operator maintenance practices

The Person

• Machine operating experience within a manufacturing environment
• Ideally operated a Bobst Alpina, Jagenberg, Heiber & Schroeder but alternative experience will be considered
• Able to demonstrate a self-motivated and focused approach
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Organised, methodical and logical approach to work

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is £33,013 and is dependent on experience. Plus, benefits include overtime paid at an enhanced rate, early finish Fridays, death in service, fantastic progression opportunities, excellent private pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance, and much more.