Glue Minder

Glue Minder

£34,600 to £41,000 plus benefits

Are you an experienced Glue Minder looking for a permanent role with a well-established packaging business? This is a great opportunity to join a skilled production team and take ownership of a key machine in a busy, well-organised manufacturing environment. You will be working on a shift pattern, giving you a consistent structure and regular hours across the working week.

This is a permanent position based in the Huntingdonshire area, with straightforward access from the A14 and surrounding areas. You will be joining a company that takes pride in the quality of its output and values operators who bring experience, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to getting the job done right. Benefits are on offer, and salary is competitive and reflective of your level of experience.

Main Responsibilities for the Glue Minder:

* Set up, operate, and monitor the folder gluer machine in line with job specifications

* Carry out make-ready and changeovers efficiently to minimise downtime between jobs

* Carry out visual quality checks throughout the production run, including checking fold accuracy, glue application, and finished carton integrity

* Troubleshoot machine issues and make adjustments to maintain output quality and speed

* Complete line clearances between jobs and maintain accurate production records

* Support and guide assistant operators and packing staff during your shift

* Carry out routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the machine

* Adhere to all health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area

Skills/Experience required for the Glue Minder:

* Proven hands-on experience operating a folder gluer machine in a packaging or print environment

* Ability to set up and make-ready independently without close supervision

* Strong eye for quality and the ability to identify and resolve issues during a run

* Experience with Bobst or similar equipment is highly desirable

* Comfortable working rotating shifts and flexible around production demands

* Reliable, self-motivated, and focused on achieving production targets without compromising quality

Working Hours for the Glue Minder:

Rotating shift pattern Days Nights 12 Hours (average 40 hours per week)

Benefits for the Glue Minder:

Up to 30-minute paid break during shift

Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked – premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded

Holidays

Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup

Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary)

Aviva Company pension scheme

Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)

Employee assistance programme

Retail discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Reward and recognition scheme

Employee referral programme

Based in Huntingdonshire

For more details on the Glue Minder please contact Lisa Parsons
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed