Thermo Operator

Huhtamaki (UK) Limited; Gosport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki (UK) Limited is recruiting production operatives to operate packaging machinery and meet production targets while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

You will participate in continuous improvement, support maintenance, and ensure efficient use of materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role is based on-site in Gosport, with training provided and opportunities to develop lean and Six Sigma skills, along with growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of machine types to current standards
• Meet ongoing production requirements
• Report machine condition issues promptly
• Fault-find and repair equipment per Training Matrix
• Assist Engineering with machine repairs
• Support basic preventive maintenance and tool changes
• Run engineering audits and perform adjustments
• Minimise material wastage through efficient operation
• Perform clear shift handovers
• Keep areas clean, hygienic, and compliant with BRC
• Train, mentor and coach shift operators when needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Six Sigma projects
• Ensure operators are signed off for tasks

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

• 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 ensure effective communication of condition of machine parts, highlighting any issues or problems as they arise.
• To undertake fault finding activities when equipment problems occur and conduct repairs in line with the Training Matrix.
• 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 at all times through effective machine operation.
• Conduct effective shift handovers.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy with good hygiene and BRC standards maintained.
• To provide training, mentoring and coaching to shift operators where required.
• Proactive in Improvement activities and Six Sigma Projects.
• Operators should be signed off against each task and to be fully competent to carry out each part as stipulated in the Production Operative Task Analysis for this grade.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen. We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together. Sounds like your sort of place? Your career, packaged with care.