Job title: Print Assistant Machine Operator

Location: Telford TF1

Hours: Panama shift (12h rotating days/nights)

Pay: £12.85 per hour (premium rates for Saturday and Sunday shifts)

Overview

We’re recruiting experienced machine operators for a print assistant role on a Panama shift in the Telford area. The successful candidates will have machine operating experience and preferably knowledge of flexigraphic print or experience in an FMCG/manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on production role focused on quality, uptime and safe operation.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor machine lines to meet production targets.
• Support Printer 1 with machine operating duties
• Conduct routine quality checks (film gauge, appearance, seal integrity) and log production data.
• Change reels/dies, perform planned cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot common issues (die lines, uneven gauge, film draw issues) and escalate complex faults to maintenance.
• Comply with health & safety procedures and site quality standards.
• Support shift handovers and keep accurate production records.

Essential requirements

• Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience following process parameters.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Flexibility to work the Panama shift pattern (rotating day/night shifts).
• Physically fit as the role is physically demanding and requires elements of heavy lifting
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Direct experience with flexographic processes.
• Previous FMCG or flexible packaging experience.
• Basic maintenance skills or experience working with extrusion equipment.

What we offer

• Pay: £12.85 per hour. (premium rates for Saturday & Sunday shifts)
• Salary at around £32k 
• Paid Breaks
• On‑site training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a stable manufacturing environment with clear progression paths.

To apply

Please submit your CV in the first instance