Cut & Crease Operator

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent contract
• £35k per annum
• Continental Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts, starting at 6am or 6pm)
• Opportunity to work for a global company
• Career development opportunity
• Secure on-site car parking
• Company pension scheme

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is delighted to bring to you a client who are looking for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to work on an ongoing basis for our client based in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.

You will be working for the largest manufacturers of product in their field for some of the biggest brand names in the world. The products produced by the business emphasize renewability and recyclability which demonstrates their passion in protecting the environment and giving back to the communities they work in.

The business is values-led and are looking for people who mirror those values of respect, integrity and teamwork.

This is an exciting time to join a business that is a global leader in its field. They will provide a strong network of training and give you the opportunities to develop a fantastic long-term career.


THE ROLE

The role is to set up and operate Bobst cutting machines to ensure high quality cartons at high speed for the next process in production. Your key duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Achieve daily, monthly and annual targets towards individual and department KPI’s
• Carry out all duties in accordance with quality and health & safety standards (BRC/IoP, ISO, OHSAS)
• Ensure conformance to customer audit requirements at all times
• Make ready and run the machines, following instructions given on the works orders regarding speeds and special instructions
• Carry out quality checks at pre-determined intervals throughout the running of the job
• Ensure machines are kept clean and tidy and that maintenance programmes are followed and documented
• Adhere to standard production KPI’s (quality, run rate, downtime (%), make ready time (mins), operational average)
• Maintain high health, safety and hygiene standards (BRC, ISO) etc. set for the area
• Perform any other duties as required/instructed by the Cut & Crease Manager, Operations Manager or Plant Manager

THE PERSON

You will need to be an experienced print operator in order to be considered for this role. Some of the skills and attributes required for this role include:

• Experience of Bobst machinery (particularly 104/106) or similar manufacturing machines/environment
• Experience of blanking
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, some other continuous improvement techniques
• Good communication skills, tenacity and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, with a positive, passionate attitude and ability to take responsibility
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping alongside with a desire to succeed
• Good listener with the ability to quickly understand and deliver customer demands
• Good general educational standard (English/Maths functional skills and knowledge in Microsoft packages)
• Competent in the use Avante and/or familiar with data input & retrieval from management information systems for use by self and others is desirable
• You must be reliable and punctual
• You will have the ability to effectively prioritise and adapt to a varied and changeable workload with the ability to work to very tight deadlines
• You will be flexible in your approach to working hours
• You are a quick learner able to pick up new ways of doing things and the operation of our management information system
• You are dynamic, energetic and a flexible individual who is level-headed and patient under extreme pressure
• You are proactive and able to adapt quickly to a fast-paced printing/packaging environment
• You are results driven and self-motivated with a ”want to do attitude”
• You enjoy working with and providing a high-quality service to internal or external customers

THE PACKAGE

• Permanent contact
• £35k per annum
• Continental Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts, starting at 6am or 6pm)
• Opportunity to work for a global company
• Career development opportunity
• Secure on-site car parking
• Company pension scheme

TO APPLY

This is an exciting opportunity so please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Harry Mann, who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry on (phone number removed) or (url removed)