Labels Coater/Rewinder Machine Operative
Bizerba (UK) Ltd — Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
This role is important because it ensures coated and rewound label stock meets quality and delivery expectations, supporting production flow and customer satisfaction within a retail-focused manufacturing environment.
Purpose of the role
The Labels Coater/Rewinder Machine Operative is responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining coating and rewinding machinery to produce high-quality label products. The role focuses on safe machine operation, accurate set-up, routine quality checks and efficient handover to downstream processes.
Working pattern: Full-time, Permanent, Rotating Shifts between 6am and 10pm.
Key responsibilities
- Set up and operate coating and rewinding machines according to work orders and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor machine performance and product quality; make adjustments to maintain specifications.
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubrication and straightforward troubleshooting.
- Inspect finished rolls for defects, measure dimensions and record production data accurately.
- Follow health, safety and housekeeping standards; report hazards or equipment faults promptly.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and continuous improvement targets.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials, ensuring correct storage and inventory handling.
Essential skills and experience
- Previous experience operating coating, slitting, rewinding or similar converting machinery, or demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
- Basic numerical and measurement skills for quality checks and production records.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent product quality under production pressures.
- Good communication and teamwork skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- A practical approach to routine maintenance and basic fault diagnosis.
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience in label, flexible packaging or print finishing environments.
- Familiarity with health and safety practices in manufacturing, including safe use of material handling equipment.
- Previous use of basic production IT systems or digital reporting tools.
- Formal training or certificates related to machine operation, mechanical maintenance or manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- Typical hires hold level 2 vocational qualifications or equivalent practical experience in a manufacturing or technical role. Where qualifications are not held, demonstrable hands-on experience will be considered.
Labels Coater/Rewinder Machine Operative in Milton Keynes employer: Bizerba
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