Back to search
At AA Labels we currently seek talented individuals to work as Machine and/or Print Operators and operate our world class, semi-automatic, label production machinery. The company has been in existence for 17 years and is experiencing strong growth making it one of the leading suppliers of labels in the UK.
Please note that this role requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to set up and manage machines accurately to produce varied customer orders. Please also note that these machines are not fully automated. Therefore, this position is suitable for someone who has the ability and the maturity to think on their feet, understand and respond to the specific order and the machine requirements. This position is not suitable for candidates looking for line operating. The candidates must hold a can do positive attitude and the willingness to learn and grow as a part of a dynamic business of talented and dedicated people. The main duties will be focused on operating the machines with dispatch duties as a secondary responsibility.
If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and carefully answer screening questions and complete the required assessments. Once we have reviewed and shortlisted suitable candidates, we will then complete telephone screenings and hold one to one interview with selected candidates.
Working Hours
40 hours from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 6:00pm (logged in 5 minutes before start time in readiness for production). The specific working hours can be finalised within these hours (as long as these are fixed hours and agreed prior to starting). Saturday overtime, must be completed in line with business needs.
Duties and responsibilities
Operating Label Converting and/or Print Machinery to produce plain or printed labels on flat sheets and rolls.
Dispatching orders and supporting in packing duties.
Obtaining materials and supplies from main stock as and when required.
Meet production requirements by following production procedures, customer-service standards and quality checks.
To ensure that all products conform to internal quality standards.
To package and label products as per company packaging policy.
To operate label printing machinery.
To cover for colleagues and carry out other general warehouse duties.
To meet productivity targets.
Time management and daily activity planning.
To participate in regular training.
Adherence to all company guidelines and requirements.
Any other reasonable duties as required by the business.
Person Specification:
Good time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to maintain a positive, winning/can do attitude at all times.
Ability to swiftly adapt and respond positively to change.
Ability to multi task.
Ability to think on your feet and respond well to any challenges and to dynamic situations.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills and ability to find answers/solutions.
Ability to work with technical information quick learner with ability to apply their knowledge (acquired through training) to different situations
Able to learn, retain and apply knowledge acquired through training.
Excellent level of attention to detail.
Respectful and considerate towards all other employees.
Able to use basic IT for the purpose of fulfilling the role.
Mindful of Health & Safety at all times.
Ability to handle heavy materials.
Benefits:
- Company Health Insurance upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- Length of Service holidays (Up to 31 days including Bank Holidays).
- 2 days paid medical absence per year following a qualifying period of service.
- Free onsite car parking.
Start date:ASAP*
Salary: from £13.02 per hour
Location:Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
*Please note that we operate on a rolling recruitment basis which implies we reserve the right to halt the recruitment process once a suitable candidate has been identified.
