Finishing and Packaging Operator

Role: Finishing & Packaging Operator
Salary: £33,013.50
Location: Nottingham
Shifts: 06:00 – 13:30, 13:30 – 21:00, 21:00 – 0600
 
The Opportunity:
We are seeking experienced Finishing & Packaging Operators to join a busy food packaging production team. As a Finishing & Packaging Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality output and efficient operation of finishing machinery, including folder gluer operations, window patching, and tray making. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, work with modern machinery, and grow within a supportive production environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the correct job codes and versions are set on the machine.
• Conduct comprehensive shift changeovers and pass relevant information to subsequent shifts.
• Obtain approval from the Cell Leader or Finishing Manager once make-ready is completed.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and output of work, making adjustments where necessary.
• Maintain optimum machine speed and keep the machine area tidy and safe.
• Efficiently utilise any machine staff provided and provide coaching and guidance as required.
• Complete all required documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards.
• Report breakdowns or abnormalities immediately.
• Support preventative maintenance, including stock checks and re-ordering parts.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover across other machines and assist colleagues when needed.
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures, Lean Manufacturing standards, and BRC rules and regulations.
• Undertake other duties as required to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience operating finishing and packaging machinery (experience with Bobst, Alpina, Jagenberg, Heiber, and Schroeder is beneficial but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide guidance where required.
• Good communication skills and proactive problem-solving ability.
• Awareness of Health & Safety standards and best practice within production environments.

 
Benefits:

• Enhanced, Incremental holiday allowance
• Pension allowance
• Strong progression Opportunity
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Great working culture
• Death in service cover (double salary).