Sustainable Packaging Machine Operator

Huhtamaki; Gosport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is seeking production operatives in Gosport to operate and oversee multiple machine types, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met. You will identify issues, perform basic repairs, and support engineering with maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training of operators, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in line with BRC guidelines. Training and coaching will be provided as part of ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Undertake fault finding and perform repairs on equipment as required.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching to shift operators.

Responsibilities

• To ensure equipment of a number of different machine types are utilised to the relevant standards required.
• To ensure all production requirements are met on an ongoing basis.
• To communicate condition of machine parts and highlight issues as they arise.
• To undertake fault finding activities when equipment problems occur and conduct repairs.
• To support Engineering with repairs to machines and equipment.
• To undertake basic mini-PM and support PM activities including tool changes.
• Complete any required Engineering audits and perform adjustments/repairs.
• Ensure minimum wastage of materials through effective machine operation.
• Conduct effective shift handovers.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain good hygiene and BRC standards.

Job description

Huhtamaki is seeking production operatives in Gosport to operate and oversee multiple machine types, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met. You will identify issues, perform basic repairs, and support engineering with maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training of operators, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in line with BRC guidelines. Training and coaching will be provided as part of ongoing improvements.