Job Description -
Discovery Flexibles Ltd is a trusted UK manufacturer specialising in high-quality flexible packaging solutions. We work with businesses across a wide range of industries, producing innovative, reliable, and sustainable packaging that meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Our success is built on skilled people and a commitment to continuous improvement. We take pride in delivering exceptional products while maintaining a safe, supportive, and collaborative working environment. As our business continues to grow, we're always looking for motivated individuals who want to develop their skills and build a long-term career with us.
Why Join Us?
At Discovery Flexibles Ltd, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in recognising hard work, encouraging professional development, and creating opportunities for career progression. Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or looking to start a new career, you'll be joining a team that values dedication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We are currently looking to recruit a Lamination Operator in our busy conversion department.
Previous experience in a fast faced manufacturing environment is essential.
Key Responsibilities -
- Set up, operate, and monitor solvent-based, solventless, or water-based lamination machines.
- Prepare raw materials, adhesives, and reels in accordance with production specifications.
- Ensure correct machine settings for speed, tension, coating weight, temperature, and nip pressure.
- Perform quality inspections throughout production, checking:
- Bond strength
- Coating consistency
- Registration
- Appearance and finish
- Roll quality
- Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
- Monitor adhesive mixing ratios and application where applicable.
- Carry out routine machine cleaning and preventative maintenance.
- Identify and resolve production issues to minimise downtime and waste.
- Work closely with the quality, maintenance, and production teams to achieve production targets.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
Skills & Experience -
- Previous experience operating machinery, preferably a laminating machine.
- Ability to read and understand production specifications and job sheets.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Good numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Flexible approach to shift work where required.
This role is for 36hrs per week on a double day shift rotation.
Early shift hours are Monday - Thursday 7am - 2.30pm and Friday 7am - 1pm.
Back shift hours are Monday - Thursday 2.30pm - 10pm and Friday 1pm - 7pm.
The starting rate of pay for this role is £13.73 and this will increase to £14.63 upon completion of your training.
Pay: From £13.73 per hour
Work Location: In person
