uk packaging jobs

Machine Operative

Location: Haslingden

Rate of pay: £13 to £15 an hour dependent on experience

If you enjoy working as a Machine/Production Operative or would like to embark on a new challenge and want a career with a well established reputable company with great benefits, this is the role for you . .

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Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing:

As a Machine Operative you will play a pivotal role in creating high quality products for our customers. You will be:

• Setting and operating machines, working on a production line
• Regularly checking machines during operation to ensure the highest quality of product is produced
• Labelling and packing items ready for dispatch
• Conducting quality checks of the product
• Meeting production targets
• Completing production paperwork
• Completing daily checks
• Follow Safe Working Practices
• Adhere to Health & Safety and environmental procedures and regulations

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A Few Things About You:

You must be a team player, be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency and self-discipline to get the work done as you will play a key role in providing excellent service to our customers.

You will also have a great eye for detail as Quality is very important to us.

You must also be comfortable working flexible hours on a continental shift pattern, working days, nights, and weekends. This role requires standing for long periods.

Your Experience Will Include:

• Having previously worked as a production operative in manufacturing (Desirable) or;
• Having previously worked in a practical manual role
• You will have experience of working shifts

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When You’ll Be Working:

You will be working the 24/7 Rota, which is a rotating 4-week pattern, working rotating days and nights, hours from 06:45/19:00 to 18:45/07:00.

It is an average 39.5 hour working week.

Who We Are:

Flexipol is in its 30th year, and during this time the business has grown steadily each year, providing long term secure employment.

The company is BRC certificated and is an approved food packaging supplier to key manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as those in the Marks and Spencer supply chain.

The Company prides itself on its innovative approach to product design and manufacturing, along with an excellent reputation for high-quality customer service.

We believe that our success is due to our unique blend of technical collaboration, innovation and extraordinary service and most importantly, the skills, team work and dedication of our employees.

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Why Work For Us:

• Weekend Shift Allowance of 1.5 on basic pay for working between Friday 19:00 to Sunday 19:00
• Overtime paid at 1.5
• Weekly Pay
• Company Bonus Scheme (Based on performance, paid up to twice yearly)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Scheme

What To Do Next:
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via clicking the link.

Please note that we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Flexipol is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have Machine Operative experience?
• Have you worked within a food packaging manufacturing setting?
• Do you have the legal right to work within the UK?
• Do you understand you will be working shifts, covering day, nights and weekends?

Work Location: In person