TRAINEE CONVERSION OPERATIVE

Job Details:
Hourly Rate: £11.80p - Due to rise after 12 weeks successful temp to perm duration.
Working Hours: 6am - 2pm Weeks 1 & 2
2pm - 10pm Weeks 3 & 4 / Rotational pattern - Shifts will be confirmed to you by the client. 

Please note my client are looking for candidates with consistency in their working history. If there are unexplained gaps in your work history you will not be considered for this role.

You must have worked in a production enviroment - Preferably worked on machinery - Machine minding - Manufacturing processes and process flow. 

Main Purpose of the Role:
Your main responsibilities are to operate the Conversion machine confidently and proficiently, as part of the print environment, while adhering to strict Health & Safety regulations and upholding company quality standards.
You will ensure that all products produced meet customer specifications and pass quality assurance testing to achieve your KPIs.
Punctuality, consistent attendance, and professionalism are expected at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the company's Conversion machines, ensuring "right first time" production to customer specifications and company KPIs.
• Train to operate all machines in the department.
• Prioritise and organise slitting jobs per the production schedule.
• Verify correct works tickets before starting Conversion.
• Complete and sign all documentation for each conversion job.
• Use the Radius system effectively.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and obstruction-free workspace.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report any faults to the Slitting and Conversion Manager or Shift Manager.
• Follow site Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards (BRC & ISO).
• Manage workloads per the daily print programme to meet targets and customer requirements.
• Ensure all quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations and equipment maintenance.
• Review orders, process controls, paperwork, and plans in advance to enable smooth operations.
• Notify the Shift Manager of any issues or non-conformities.
• Provide reasonable overtime cover.
• Follow cleaning regimes and complete related documentation.
• Follow management's reasonable requests.
• Learn basic machine controls (start, stop, emergency stops, counters).
• Handle and pack bags correctly.
• Prepare reels and tape joins for smooth machine operation.
• Check job bag specifications and compare to finished products.
• Conduct quality checks and complete quality check sheets.
• Use Radius to record quantities and print labels for boxes.
• Run machines with minimal supervision.
• Set up jobs from start to finish.

Skills, Capabilities, and Attributes:

• Preferred previous experience in production roles.
• Familiarity with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards in production.
• Lean manufacturing experience (e.g., 5S) is preferred.
• Reliable, motivated, and focused on producing quality products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment under tight deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and manage machine operations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Personal accountability with a "right first time" approach.

Physical Requirements: A reasonable level of fitness is needed due to the physical nature of the role (lifting, bending, etc.).