Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Work as a Machine Operator for a Specialist Flexible Packaging Manufacturer in Leeds. Full-time 40 hours per week, pay £12.21 – £12.91 per hour.

Current shifts 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm. Will move onto three shifts (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am). Must commit to all three.

• Run Conversion machines, produce work to customer specifications, meet operational KPIs.
• Operate all machines in the department.
• Prioritise slitting jobs, organise production schedule.
• Use correct work ticket and fill documentation on completion.
• Use Radius system appropriately.
• Maintain clean, tidy, obstruction‑free working area.
• Embrace continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate defects to Slitting and Conversion Manager or Shift Manager.
• Operate in line with site health, safety, environmental and quality standards (BRC & ISO).
• Organise workload in line with daily print programme, deliver against targets and customer requirements.
• Ensure established quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations and equipment upkeep as required.
• Check orders, process control, paperwork and requirements in advance of plan, notify Shift Manager immediately of missing or non‑conformities.
• Provide overtime cover as necessary and reasonable.
• Follow cleaning regime, complete all documentation.
• Undertake reasonable requests directed by management from time to time.

• Reliable, motivated, enthusiastic about producing finished product to customer specifications.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced manufacturing environment, meet demanding deadlines.
• Experience in similar role desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Reasonable level of fitness required. Role involves physical activity (lifting & bending).

• Pay £12.21 – £12.91 per hour.
• 40 hours a week.
• Temp to perm opportunity.
• Full training provided.