Trainee Machine Operator - Night Shift

Our client is seeking a Trainee Machine Operator to join its production team on a full-time, night shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking to start or develop a career in manufacturing.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys hands on work in a fast paced, time critical environment and is willing to learn how to operate production machinery safely and efficiently.

What’s on Offer?

• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Hailsham
• Salary: £31,965
• Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 5pm–6am
• Training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up assigned machines at the start of each shift
• Carry out all required safety checks before production begins
• Operate machinery to manufacture corrugated packaging products
• Monitor machines during production runs to ensure optimum performance
• Perform quality checks and optimise throughput to meet production targets
• Record set-up times, run times, and downtime using shop floor systems
• Maintain, clean, and recalibrate machinery at the end of each shift
• Operate pallet jacks and other production equipment as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Prevent the build-up of waste materials in production areas
• Report progress, issues, defects, near misses, or health & safety concerns to management
• Assist on other machines during busy periods when required

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Good awareness of health and safety practices
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of quality standards
• Basic numeracy skills, including measuring and calculations
• Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance
• Basic IT skills and confidence using technology
• Willingness to learn and undertake training

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Hardworking and dependable
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work in a manufacturing environment
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to shared goals
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Takes pride in maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Willing to cover shifts to meet the needs of business from time to time
• Have their own transport

How to Apply:
If you are looking for an opportunity to build a career as a Machine Operator within a busy manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.
















CHALLENGE PACKAGING

JOB DESCRIPTION









Challenge Packaging is a specialist in corrugated packaging design and manufacture. We work hard to ensure our cardboard box supply is as efficient as possible and extend that methodology into packaging supplies to offer a

full service to our customers.

Job Title Trainee Machine Operator

Department Production

Location Oakwood Park, Golden Cross, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 4AH

Reports to Production Manager





Type of position: Hours per Week:

Full Time

Monday – Thursday

48 hours per week

Night shift

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB

Manufacturing of corrugated cases is a busy, time critical process which requires hardworking, reliable individuals. You will be required to run assigned machines which operate and produce various types of boxes. You may also

be required to assist on other machines during busy periods. This position requires a substantial amount of

manual handling and standing for long periods of time. You will need to be physically fit and have good health and safety awareness.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST



1 Set up machines at start of shift to prepare for the workload

2 Perform all necessary safety checks at the start of each shift

3 Perform testing of quality throughput and optimize throughput during the production run to hit targets

4 Report on set up, run time and down time through the shop floor data

5 Monitor machines during every run to ensure optimum running speeds

6 Maintain, clean and recalibrate machines at the end of each shift

7 Operate pallet jacks and other production equipment

8 Always maintain a safe working environment and ensure there is no buildup of waste materials



9 Provide relevant information relating to progress to the Production Manager









10 Report and defects, near misses or health and safety issues to the Production Manager

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1 To maintain standards in line with the requirements of the job and any policies in place

2 To undertake any duties and responsibilities as may be determined by a director from time to time

3 To comply with equal opportunities legislation and be pro active in challenging prejudice and

discrimination

4 To adhere to the procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which

the role has responsibility

5 To cover shifts to meet the needs of the business from time to time



KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED



1 Good level of health and safety

2 Ability to listen, learn and take instruction (written and verbal)

3 Excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of quality issues

4 Good math skills and ability to calculate measurements

5 Reliable with good time keeping

6 Physical stamina and understanding of manual handling

7 Basic computer skills and use of technology

8 Flexibility- willing to work other shifts from time to time

9 Ability to work as part of a team and contribute fully to meet team goals



PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/education



Required

Qualifications General education and

basic numeracy and

literacy

IT skills Understanding of

technology and basic

computer skills









Skills

Knowledge

Understanding of health

and safety issues and

good attitude to quality

standards

Experience



Must had the ability to

work with a wide range of

people and demonstrate

the ability to follow

written and verbal

directions







ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees

within this post. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,

responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role. These may therefore be subject to

future amendments following appropriate consultation.



Signed ………………………………………………………… Print Name………………………………………………………

Date………………………………………



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