Production Operative – Conversion

Fuji Seal Europe; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuji Seal Europe in the United Kingdom is seeking a Conversion Operative to join our Production team. This hands-on role involves operating machinery, maintaining safety, and helping ensure products meet quality standards and deadlines.

You will work in a busy production environment where attention to detail, reliability and teamwork are essential. The role requires a positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn new skills within a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow defined procedures and work instructions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment safely.
• Work towards departmental, personal production and quality targets.
• Ensure work in progress is kept at manageable levels.
• Keep machinery and surrounding work areas clean, tidy and organised in line with 5S standards.
• Report any machinery faults, production issues, non-conformances, unsafe acts or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Follow all company procedures, health and safety rules and safe working practices.
• Support multi-skilled training to provide flexibility across the department.
• Assist with other reasonable tasks and general duties within Conversion and Production when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Initiative

Flexible attitude

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Conversion Operative to join our Production team. This is a hands-on role working with production machinery and equipment to help ensure products are manufactured efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.

As a Conversion Operative, you will support the smooth running of the Conversion department by operating production machinery, maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping, and helping the team meet customer deadlines. You will work as part of a busy production environment where attention to detail, safe working practices and teamwork are essential.

Your area of responsibility:

• Operate production machinery and equipment effectively and safely.
• Work towards departmental, personal production and quality targets.
• Ensure work in progress is kept at manageable levels.
• Keep machinery and surrounding work areas clean, tidy and organised in line with 5S standards.
• Report any machinery faults, production issues, non-conformances, unsafe acts or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Follow all company procedures, health and safety rules and safe working practices.
• Support multi-skilled training to provide flexibility across the department.
• Assist with other reasonable tasks and general duties within Conversion and Production when required.

Job requirements:

You will be someone who takes pride in doing a job well, enjoys working as part of a team and can remain focused under pressure. You will have a positive, flexible attitude and be willing to learn new skills within a fast-paced production setting

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A vigilant and conscientious approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret work-related documentation.
• Ability to use initiative, troubleshoot issues and solve problems.
• A trustworthy and responsible approach to work.
• Willingness to work flexibly and support the wider team when needed.