We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, Europe's longest established independent supplier of printed carton packaging, for a Machine Operative for their Cut and Crease on a temporary to permanent basis.
Overview of the Role
Working in a busy, fast-paced environment, using your own initiative to ensure each job is completed to the highest of standards. To assist in the manufacture of printed carton packaging using a large industrial cut and crease machine.
Established in 1979, Central Employment is the oldest independent recruiter in the North East with over 40 years of industry expertise. Over the years we have worked with and recruited for some of the largest businesses and brand names in the North East. Specializing in temporary, contract and permanent recruitment across a broad spectrum of industries; supplying staff with full UK coverage.
Responsibilities
- Make ready and run the machines, following instructions given on the works orders regarding speeds and special instructions.
- Prepare all relevant material components to operate the machine throughout the shift.
- Maintain optimum speeds for the machine while at the same time ensuring customer quality standards are met.
- Be responsible for both product and mechanical fault finding while operating.
- Carry out quality checks at pre-determined intervals throughout the running of the job.
- Segregation of work using manual, dexterous processes.
- Ensure machines are kept clean and tidy and that maintenance programs are followed and documented.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with quality and health & safety standards.
- Communicate, practice and promote the values, ethics and culture of our client.
- Any other duties that can be reasonably expected of the role.
What we are looking for
We would accept someone who has a lot of machine operation experience
- Experience running BOBST or similar cut & crease machines desirable
- Experience in folding carton production or similar desirable
- Experience with decorative embossing, single-level, multi-level, sculpted - desirable
- Experience with additional decorative processes such as foiling desirable.
- High levels of energy to keep pace with ongoing production demand.
- Willingness to undertake overtime when required.
- Mechanical aptitude to maintain machines & address breakdowns.
- An interest in the printing and packaging industry.
- A genuine willingness to assist in all areas necessary.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Good IT, written & verbal communication skills.
- Interest in new technologies
- A positive attitude toward meeting challenges & a strong work ethic
- Sound judgment and decision-making ability
The hours of work and pay
This role is paid at £13.44 to start with a view to increase once permanent
The hours of work for this role run on a continental shift pattern working a total of 36 hours per week.
The ideal candidate must be able to work both day and night shifts of 12 hours.
Important bits
This role is on a temporary to permanent basis for the correct candidate.
Free parking is available on site.
This role is based on Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, TS17.