Slitting Machine Operator

Location: Bristol, BS16
Job Role: Slitting Machine Operator
Hours: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm - rotating
Role Type: Permanent
Hourly rate: up to £32,301.00 DOE

gap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit a Slitting Machine Operator for our client based in Bristol, BS16. If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - this place is for you. 

Previous machine operating/ production or manufacturing experience is essential. 

Job Responsibilities:

Operating slitting equipment — Safely run and monitor the slitting machine throughout production.
Verifying materials and machine setup — Ensure all inputs, settings, and specifications match the requirements of each job.
Inspecting finished products — Carry out quality control checks to confirm output meets standards.
Supporting additional production lines — Operate other machinery when needed to maintain workflow.
End‑of‑shift cleaning — Clean and maintain the machine at the close of each shift to keep equipment in good condition.
The Candidate:

Machine operation experience — Background in running and setting up machinery within a fast‑moving consumer goods environment.
Print or packaging knowledge — Understanding of printing or packaging processes is beneficial.
FLT capability — Forklift truck experience is advantageous but not essential.
Working under pressure — Comfortable operating in a high‑speed, target‑focused production setting.
If you are interested, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or click Apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed