Plant Operator in Bradford
Posted by Talent Guardian
£35,000 a year
Bradford (BD1 2AB) · Permanent
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.
- 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.
- £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.
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