Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

It’s true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions!)

For almost 50 years we’ve delighted many of Europe’s largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.

And that’s why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.

Our values drive value for all and that is why we are passionate about having the right culture, and our company behaviours are at the core of everything we do:

• We prioritise our physical and mental health
• We care about our environment
• We are accountable to each other
• We communicate respectfully
• We are positive in attitude

If you are passionate about these behaviours too then come and join our family, we cannot wait to meet you.

Waddington Europe™ - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.

We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.

We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.

Waddington Europe has a vacancy for an Operator in Thermoforming Department to work for Waddington Europe - Milton Keynes site.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve no previous operator experience because we offer a full training programme. All we ask for is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsible for the operation of allocated machine, ensuring the quality of the product is at the required standard and working within the Company’s accredited standards and health and safety requirements & new staff training as required.

This role is available on fixed nights working from 11pm to 7am, Sunday to Thursday, working 7.5 hours per day, full time.

• Ensure that each machine is loaded with the appropriate material
• Ensure that the machine is operated correctly and pack product at appropriate cycle speeds to maintain production to the required level
• Understand fully all procedures and ensure that all tests/checks both manual and visual are carried out
• Ensure all goods leaving the department are labelled appropriately (internal / external) fit for purpose, secured and fully covered and that all required documentation is attached
• Ensure that all official break times are approved in advance by the Shift Manager and be flexible in their approach to taking breaks to ensure adequate cover /staff is available on the production floor
• Ensure that you are present at your appointed machine at the start & end of the shift
• Assist with the training of less experienced staff and to offer help and guidance whenever possible
• Undergo additional training as and when required to perform their respective duties safely and effectively
• Report any defects or problems with the equipment or premises to the Shift Manager/Production Manager or Maintenance personnel as appropriate
• Ensure that the correct PPE is worn at all times
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards (e.g. BRC) at work area and throughout the factory
• Report any accidents or incidents of near misses as set out according to Company procedure
• Do not interfere with, misuse or wilfully damage any property belonging to the company or provided to the employee
• Provide cover on machines as and when the need may arise i.e. for breaks, holidays, sick leave etc
• Comply with procedures and co-operate with management in…