Machine Operator

Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for several Machine Operators to join our clients team based in the Baglan area. Paid Weekly! Temp to perm opportunities!!

Our client is a global manufacturing leader in their industry and is offering great progression opportunities to grow with the company.

Rate of pay: £16.81ph including 30% shift allowance. (overtime available at higher rates)

Hours of work: Full time: 12 hour shifts 6.30-6.30 with a mixture of days and nights: 4 weekly rotating shifts: 2 Days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 2 off , 2 Days on, 3 off, 2 nights on, 2 off, 3 days on, 2 off, 2 nights on, 3 off and then this rotates and the pattern starts again. Hours work out at an average of 42 hours per week over a 4 week period.

Contract: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks providing candidate meets performance and job spec criteria below.


Purpose of the role:
To guarantee the right operation of the packaging machinery in compliance with the working instructions and the safety guidelines.


Main Responsibilities:

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


We are looking for motivated & committed individuals that are keen to progress their career within a manufacturing environment. Candidates must have previous experience within a production role/ Operator role and ideally come from a heavy industry background.


DBS checks will be carried out on day 1 of the assignment and the company offer a NO conviction policy.


Ideally you will drive due to the location.

If you feel you have the right experience for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.

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