Slitting Machine Operator

Location: Bristol, BS16
Job Role: Slitting Machine Operator
Hours: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm - rotating
Role Type: Permanent
Hourly rate: up to £32,301.00 DOE

gap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit a Slitting Machine Operator for our client based in Bristol, BS16. If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - this place is for you. 

Previous machine operating/ production or manufacturing experience is essential. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Operating slitting equipment — Safely run and monitor the slitting machine throughout production.
• Verifying materials and machine setup — Ensure all inputs, settings, and specifications match the requirements of each job.
• Inspecting finished products — Carry out quality control checks to confirm output meets standards.
• Supporting additional production lines — Operate other machinery when needed to maintain workflow.
• End‑of‑shift cleaning — Clean and maintain the machine at the close of each shift to keep equipment in good condition.

The Candidate:

• Machine operation experience — Background in running and setting up machinery within a fast‑moving consumer goods environment.
• Print or packaging knowledge — Understanding of printing or packaging processes is beneficial.
• FLT capability — Forklift truck experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Working under pressure — Comfortable operating in a high‑speed, target‑focused production setting.

If you are interested, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or click Apply now!