Print Production Operator - Panama Shift (Day/Night)

Gi Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Development opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting experienced machine operators for a print assistant role on a Panama shift in the Telford area. The role focuses on quality, uptime and safe operation with prior machine operating experience and knowledge of flexographic print, extrusion or FMCG manufacturing preferred.

On-site training and development opportunities are provided in a stable manufacturing environment, with clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow process parameters.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Flexibility to work the Panama shift pattern (rotating day/night shifts).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor machine lines to meet production targets.
• Support Printer 1 with machine operating duties
• Support extrusion department
• Empty granules bags into containers
• Conduct routine quality checks (film gauge, appearance, seal integrity) and log production data.
• Change reels/dies, perform planned cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot common issues (die lines, uneven gauge, film draw issues) and escalate complex faults to maintenance.
• Comply with health & safety procedures and site quality standards.
• Support shift handovers and keep accurate production records.

Skills

Machine operation

Panama shift

Job description

Gi Group is recruiting experienced machine operators for a print assistant role on a Panama shift in the Telford area. The role focuses on quality, uptime and safe operation with prior machine operating experience and knowledge of flexographic print, extrusion or FMCG manufacturing preferred.

On-site training and development opportunities are provided in a stable manufacturing environment, with clear progression paths.