Job Role: Trainee Machine Operative
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour PLUS a weekly shift premium of £89.25 per week. Equates to an annual salary of £32,721. Overtime available at time and a half
Shift Pattern: Continental shift pattern (6-6 days and nights rotating)
Job Location: St Neots – Howard Road
About Us: Coveris is a leading European print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most respected brands. There is an exciting opportunity for a trainee machine operative to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking gain a long-term career within the packaging industry. This exciting position has the opportunity to progress further within the company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience operating manufacturing machinery
• Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates “can do” attitude
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to multiskill and be flexible based on the needs and demand of the business
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
• Great attention to detail
• Innovative thinker
• Organised and calm under pressure
• Friendly, approachable and flexible – a team player
• Professional
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• A desire to continually improve

• Ensure effective handover communication is completed on arrival with previous Operator on shift – covering Safety, Quality, Delivery
• Walk the Press area to carry out 5S
• Complete cleaning schedule at the start of the shift
• Carry out guard checks
• Report any issues to the Team Leader that affect SQD throughout the shift
• Achieve machine targets speed to be optimised where possible depending on product type – raising any concerns where these cannot be achieved immediately
• Monitor and control machine quality using the appropriate documentation– raise any concerns with the Team Leader
• Complete all related paperwork and input data onto the ERP system accurately
• Maintain good housekeeping on the machine and surrounding areas
• Ensure the machine and equipment is maintained to a ‘new like standard’ - raising any Engineering Cards when necessary
• To come forward with ideas and work with the Site team to continually improve the cell and process where required
• To ensure that consideration and good relations are maintained at all times
• Fill out Production feedback forms when you incur downtime or input errors
• Support the Team Leader in concluding internal spoilage investigations and customer complaints
• Ensure all metrics are populated on the machine
• Be proactive to ensure all inputs are available for the next job
• Have the experience and knowledge of the cell to provide support and training to any new starters or personnel – as and when required
• Ensure all standard SOP’s are adhered too
• Any other duties required to meet the prevailing needs of the business