Machine Operator

**Machine Operator**

**Smart Solutions** are currently recruiting for** Machine Operators** to join our successful client based in the Baglan, Neath area. Our client is one of the leading manufaturer   within their industry and we are excited to be looking for their next team members.

**Pay rate:  £12.87 per hour, Overtime time & half (Mon-Fri) & Double time (Weekends)**

**Example various shift patterns**
Rotating shifts across 2 weeks they are shown below:
**Week 1** - 5 shifts on 2 days off
**Week 2** - 2 shifts on 5 days off (All shifts are 12 hours days and nights)
Should you be successful upon interview the first month will be training therefor your shifts will be Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (no weekends)

**Machine Operator - Duties & Responsibilities - Machine Operator**
- To run the packaging machine
- To run the roll pack bundler machine
- To change the polyethylene reels and their optional materials or feed the machine with skillets or cases
- To run the log saw if required
- To stop and restart the machineries when needed
- To check the compliance between the product and the related data sheet
- To draft the data sheet regarding the production control
- Small maintenance activities and adjustments
- To manage the machinery change over
- To support the colleagues in case of need and overview the end line process when required
- To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
- To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to
- Any other tasks within the individual’s skill, knowledge and experience requested by the immediate manager.

**Machine Operator - Person Specification**
- Keen and eager to learn new skills
- Good team working skills and good communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Qualifications/Experience 
- Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment, preferably a heavy industrial however this is not essential.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £12.87 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Baglan, Neath Port Talbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)