Folder Gluer Operator

Position: Folder Gluer Operator (Permanent)
Location: Porth

Folder Gluer Operator

Location:

Porth, South Wales
Salary: £25,790 including benefits

Hours:

4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) on a permanent early shift

Join a long-established UK packaging manufacturer, renowned for producing high-quality folding cartons for some of the nation’s best-loved brands across the confectionery, beauty, and healthcare sectors.

We’re looking for an experienced Folding & Gluing Operator to join the team within a busy, high-quality production environment. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, teamwork, and pride in your craft are key to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain folding-gluing machinery to achieve top-quality production output

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality, and safety

• Work closely with your Team Leader and colleagues to meet daily production and quality targets

• Conduct in-process quality checks, identifying and reporting any issues promptly

• Maintain accurate job records and ensure a clean, organised working area

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience operating folding-gluing machines (Signature, Vega, Bobst, or similar)

• Strong mechanical aptitude with great attention to detail

• Team-oriented, reliable, and quality-driven approach to work

• A positive, proactive attitude with flexibility to support production needs

What’s on

Offer:

• 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) – 6am to 3.30pm – 36 hours per week

• Salary of £25,790 per annum including benefits

• Competitive overtime rates – time and a half for the first 4 hours, double time thereafter

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Long-established packaging business with a reputation for innovation and quality

Be part of a business that values skill, precision, and teamwork. Apply today to join a company where your experience and attention to detail will make a real difference