Slitter (paper based manufacturing)

Slitter (paper-based manufacturing) Due to the high demand in filtration media/paper-based manufacturing, our well established client is looking for a Slitter to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within paper-based manufacturing, have a good work ethic and be happy to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. This role offers excellent benefits and training. Due to the rural location on the outskirts of Bishops Cleeve own transport is essential. Key Tasks: * Receiving/interpreting orders and calculating reel widths. Ensuring correct reels/packaging materials are to hand. * Loading reels on to the slitters, threading paper through, calculating/setting up knife bars, making the necessary adjustments, checking/rechecking the set ups and then operating the slitters. Watching for/correcting faults and reporting any problems to the Finishing Manager. * Running small orders together to avoid wastage, operating trim/dust extractor units, and ensuring samples/sample coils are taken when necessary * Removing coils, recording details, marking coils (manually or stamp) and passing them for packing * Assisting with reel upending, stencil cutting, centre cutting, printing machine, circular saw and computer input when required. * Assisting with reel upending, stencil cutting, centre cutting, printing machine, circular saw and computer input when required * Training operators and controlling their activities, checking that coils etc., are correctly marked/packed and records are accurate * Carrying out minor maintenance, keeping area clean and tidy, ensuring dust/trim bags are removed/replaced, assisting with packing, baling waste as necessary. Package: * Salary band of £32760 – £38700 depending on experience. Training will consist of 32 weeks learning the Packer & Booker roles (training times will vary dependant on the individual) * 4 on 4 off fixed shift (2 days (6am-6pm) and 2 nights (6pm-6am) followed by 4 days off * 42-hour week based on an average calculation over the full year * 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (based on the 42-hour average working week) * July and Christmas shutdown * Overtime rates – 1.5x pay Monday-Saturday, 2x pay Sunday * Paid breaks * Company Pension contribution of up to 8% * Full PPE provided * Further training opportunities leading to wage increments * Health & Dental Insurance To apply for this role please email an up to date CV. First Choice Recruitment are a privately owned independent Recruitment service provider, we act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment. Our service is a free and confidential service to work seekers