Precision Flexographic Slitter Operator (12h Shifts)

Centric Talent; Pershore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Talent is seeking a Flexographic Slitter Operator in Pershore (WR10 2JJ) to set up, operate and maintain slitting and rewinding machinery for finished rolls according to customer specifications.

Salary is £13.50-£14.50 per hour on rotating shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) with a 4-on 4-off pattern. You will read job tickets, adjust knives and tension, load rolls, monitor quality, and collaborate with print, lamination, QA, and maintenance teams to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating slitting and rewinding machinery in packaging or printing.
• Knowledge of web handling and tension control.
• Ability to measure widths and roll specs accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Reads and follows job tickets and production instructions.
• Good numerical and time-management skills.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Understand health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate slitting and rewinding machines to job specs.
• Read work orders and production instructions.
• Load and unload large rolls of material.
• Set knives and cutting blades to required widths.
• Adjust speed, tension, alignment, and rewind settings.
• Monitor process for accurate cut and roll quality.
• Inspect finished rolls for width, length, alignment, and defects.
• Identify and fix issues like uneven edges or mis-tension.
• Change blades, cores, and materials as required.
• Label, package, and prepare rolls for dispatch.
• Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency.
• Clean and maintain slitting equipment.
• Report major faults to maintenance.
• Record production outputs and quality data.
• Follow quality standards and procedures.
• Operate lifting equipment safely when trained.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Collaborate with print, lamination, QA, maintenance and production teams to meet targets.

Skills

Slitting machine operation

Rewinding

Web handling

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Reading job tickets

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Centric Talent is seeking a Flexographic Slitter Operator in Pershore (WR10 2JJ) to set up, operate and maintain slitting and rewinding machinery for finished rolls according to customer specifications.

Salary is £13.50-£14.50 per hour on rotating shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) with a 4-on 4-off pattern. You will read job tickets, adjust knives and tension, load rolls, monitor quality, and collaborate with print, lamination, QA, and maintenance teams to meet production targets.