Role: Finishing and 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 and Packaging Operators to join a busy food packaging production team. As a Finishing and 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 and 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 and 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).