Plant Operator - Can Making

Description:

Talent Guardian is supporting our client, a growing and established food manufacturing business, in recruiting an experienced Plant Operator - Can Making, to join their expanding production team in Bradford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing in a modern manufacturing facility, where you will play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
We are looking for a proactive, reliable and hands-on individual with previous experience in a can-making environment who is confident operating production machinery, carrying out changeovers and resolving minor technical issues.
 
The Role As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and monitoring of can-making equipment, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
 
Key responsibilities include:

Operating and monitoring Slitter, Welder, Induction, Assembly and Tester machinery.
Ensuring production targets are met while maintaining excellent product quality.
Carrying out machine settings, adjustments and product size changeovers.
Identifying minor faults, performing resets and completing basic troubleshooting.
Monitoring equipment performance to minimise downtime and reduce waste.
Conducting routine quality checks and reporting any defects or issues.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Completing accurate production records and ensuring effective shift handovers.
Working closely with the wider production team to support continuous improvement. What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a can-making manufacturing environment is essential.
Confident operating, setting and adjusting production machinery.
Experience completing product and size changeovers.
Ability to identify and resolve minor machine faults.
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
A good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
A proactive, dependable approach with the ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment. What's on Offer?
£35,000 annual salary.
Access to an employee benefits scheme offering discounts at over 190 high-street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and cinemas.
Access to 24/7 doctor consultations through the employee benefits scheme.
Discounted gym memberships.
Personal finance and debt assistance consultations.
Free on-site parking.
Staff dining facilities.
On-site prayer room.
Additional training on packaging lines and filling machinery.
The opportunity to develop your skills within an expanding manufacturing business. Interested? If you have experience in can-making and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing manufacturing business in Bradford, Talent Guardian would love to hear from you!
 
Apply today with your CV to find out more about this exciting opportunity