Gluing Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Offset Print & Packaging design and manufacture high quality, bespoke printed cartons.
We offer full in-house support across innovative structural design and state-of-the-art reprographics. This is complemented by the highest levels of quality and reliability throughout the entire production process. We continue to redefine expectations through our superior levels of commitment in everything that we achieve.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern factory setting
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- Company perks
- Growth opportunities
Due to continued business growth an opportunity has arisen for a Gluing machine Minder to join our finishing team
The successful applicant will be experienced in the operation of various, gluing machines, be capable of producing high quality packaging work. Must be willing to work on a rotational shift pattern which includes nights.
Main Responsibilities:
- Producing finished cartons of various complexity, styles and materials across a range of equipment, both efficiently and to a high degree of quality
- General machine maintenance
- Advising Team Leader(s) of any consumable stock requirements
- Ensuring machine crew are aware of their duties and are monitored accordingly
Skills and Attributes:
- Being able to work well within both a team and in small partnerships
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability and willingness to share knowledge and skills with other members of the team
- Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience of working within the packaging sector
- Organised, methodical and logical approach to work
- Able to show a high degree of initiative and flexibility
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you a fully experienced finishing minder
Experience:
- Packaging (required)
- Carton (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 2223
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gluing Machine Operator roles across Offset Print & Packaging's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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