Packaging Machinery Operator (Slitting / Conversion)

£30,200 excellent benefits 12-hour rotating shifts offering an excellent work/life balance
Wigan, Lancashire

We’re recruiting for a Packaging Machinery Operator to join a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer in Wigan, part of a large international group supplying major retailers and brands.

This role is open to machine operators from ANY manufacturing background - so if you’ve operated production machinery in food, FMCG, plastics, extrusion, automotive or similar environments, full training will be provided on packaging and slitting equipment.

The Role

• Set and operate packaging conversion machinery to slit, punch and perforate plastic films
• Work safely and in line with site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Follow customer specifications throughout production runs
• Carry out regular quality checks and maintain consistent output
• Operate machinery in line with lean manufacturing principles to maximise efficiency
• Bagging, labelling and palletising finished reels
• Complete production reports and follow the production plan via line-side systems
• Maintain high housekeeping standards (“clean as you go”)

About You

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience (industry-open)
• Comfortable working to specifications, schedules and quality standards
• Good attention to detail and a reliable, hands-on approach
• Willing to work a rotating days / nights / weekends shift pattern
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new machinery

Salary & Benefits

• £30,200 basic salary
• 25 days holiday Bank Holidays, plus Christmas shutdown
• £500 Refer a Friend scheme
• Company sick pay (after 12 months’ service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme & employee discount platform
• Flu jab & eye test vouchers
• Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business

If you’re an experienced machine operator looking for a secure, well-paid role with training and progression, this is an excellent opportunity.