Conversion / Slitting Machine Operator

Conversion / Slitting Machine Operator

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire

Salary: From £24,950.82 to £35,240.02 depending on experience plus attractive benefits package (correct as from 1st April 2024)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Shifts: Shift work to support a 24/7 operation

About us

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).

Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.

Conversion / Slitting Machine Operator - About the role

The role is responsible for setting up and operating a conversion machine to slit, punch, Hot Needle, Laser, centre fold and trim a wide variety of film according to product type and job specification. Accountable for the Quality of finished product, running m/c in line with operational KPI’s within a safe environment.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need –

•  Reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic about producing a quality finished product to customer specification

•  Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and the capacity to work to demanding deadlines

•  Demonstrate being able to work as part of a team and be able to manage workload, operate machinery to allocated schedules without direction

•  Be keen to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude.

•  Have a high level of attention to detail

•  Demonstrate personal accountability and have a ‘right first time’ approach.

•  Have relevant experience in a manufacturing role

•  Have Maths and English GCSE at a minimum grade of 4 or equivalent

Main Responsibilities

•  Operate the slitting machines

•  Ensure Health, safety & environment policies and procedures are adhered to

•  Follow company specifications and S.O.P.’s

•  To ensure that the process manager/team leader is kept informed of any production issues that may affect Quality, safety or performance.

•  To monitor machine performance and report any maintenance concerns or repairs by verbal, and or TCard communication

•  Engage with following shift ensuring smooth transition from 1 shift to the next

•  Complete production paperwork accurately and on time and ensure data is logged correctly on EFI system

•  Provide overtime cover for colleagues as is necessary and reasonable

•  To undertake any reasonable requests as directed by the team leader or management.

What we offer:

•  Ongoing training and development

•  Funding for role specific professional qualifications

•  Banded salary grades to support progression

•  23 Days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays

•  Full uniform / PPE supplied

•  Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme

•  Contributory pension scheme

•  Cycle to work scheme

•  Flu and eye test vouchers

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click “Apply” and submit your up-to-date CV and covering letter for consideration.

No agencies please.