Slitting Machine Operator

Slitting Machine Operator

📍 Location: Bradford
⏰ Hours: Hours: 36 hours per week – Alternating shifts

Early Shift: Mon–Thurs 06:30–14:00, Fri 06:30–12:30
Late Shift: Mon–Thurs 14:00–21:45, Fri 12:30–17:30
💰 Pay: £12.21 per hour
📄 Contract: Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced machine operator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established company in Bradford? We’re seeking a Slitting Machine Operator to join our Client’s production team, working alternating weekly shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

Converting large widths of film to bespoke widths driven by customer demand.
Set/operate machinery (knives/tensions/speeds).
Comply with QC regulations.
Maintain machinery.
Adhere to ISO/BRC regulations.
Load machinery with raw material and off load finished product.
Monitor running machinery.
Inspect raw/finished product for defects and report accordingly.
Ensure machines are running to required speed (maximum throughputs).
Monitor waste (work efficiently).
General housekeeping.Requirements:

✅ Working to meet customer demand and lead times.
✅ Flexible, as the role requires being able to operate in 2 departments.
✅ Maintain a high working standard.
✅ Comply to company policies/procedures.
✅ Work well under pressure.
✅ React to any sudden demand/change in schedule.

This is a temp-to-perm role, meaning there is an opportunity for a permanent contract based on performance.

📩 Interested? Apply now

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy

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