Thermoform Operator

Færch Plast Group; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Faerch Plast Group in Sutton is seeking a production operative to inspect, pack and quality-check products to required specifications. You will support Technicians and Operators to ensure machinery runs efficiently and safety and hygiene standards are followed.

You will perform packaging, quality checks, log production data, restock consumables, and participate in continuous improvement activities. This role operates on 4 on 4 off, 12-hour continental shifts (0600-1800 / 1800-0600) at Ely/Sutton

Responsibilities

• Pack products to specification, print labels, assemble packaging, prepare and pack pallets and book out finished goods
• Inspect products for visual defects
• Escalate to Technician or manager if machine stops or stalls
• Carry out routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications
• Maintain quality and production records in Faerch QMS
• Restock consumables and materials to maintain production
• Report machinery or equipment in need of repairs
• Sort and repackage product per specifications
• Keep plastics separated by color; avoid mixing plastics or paper/absorbent pads
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Complete designated training and procedure updates
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and maintain hygiene
• Communicate with team leaders and other personnel
• Perform other duties as requested by Shift Manager/Leader or Managers

Job description

To inspect, quality check and pack products to required specification. Support Technicians and Operators in ensuring the machinery is run efficiently complying with all operating and quality standards and ensure the production standards for health and safety, and hygiene are followed.

You are aware of your responsibilities and will execute your duties in line with all company systems and procedures in place to support product safety, legality, integrity and quality, including systems for escalating issues to a designated manager where immediate action is required.

Key Accountabilities

• Pack products to specification, print labels, assemble packaging, prepare and pack pallets and book out finished goods
• Inspect products for visual defects
• Ensure action if the machine stops or stalls, escalating to Technician or manager as required
• Routinely carry out quality checks to ensure that products meet pre-defined specifications
• Maintain accurate quality and production records and log details onto Faerch QMS
• Ensure the retrieval and restocking of consumables and materials to continue production
• Report any machinery or equipment in need of repairs
• Sort and repackage product in line with product specifications when required
• Keep plastic properly separated - no mixed plastics of different colour or paper/absorbent pads when granulating
• Participate in new and ongoing continuous improvement activities, active involvement
• Regularly complete designated training and procedure updates
• Comply with all current Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards in the work area and around machines when they are down
• Adopt working practices to comply with Company and general health and safety requirements
• Communicate with team leaders and all other personnel as required.
• Any other duties as requested by the Shift Manager/Leader or other Managers that are appropriate for your job role.

4 on 4 off 12 hour rotating continental shifts (0600 - 1800/1800 - 0600)

Job Info

• Job Identification 384
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 10:06 AM
• Apply Before 09/25/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Ely CB6 2QE, Sutton, CB6 2QE, GB