Hours: Rotating Shift work (Monday to Friday) Shorter day each Friday!

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire

Contract: Permanent

Pay: £14.33ph (37.5hrs)

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Slitter Operator to join our client’s manufacturing team. You will load heavy industrial reels onto the machine, calculate the required measurements, and set the machine to produce precise cuts.

The role requires physical strength, strong numerical ability, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial slitting machines
• Monitor machine operation during production runs, ensuring precision and quality standards are met.
• Adjust machine settings as needed, including blade positioning and tension controls.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
• Loading heavy reals & and unloading, ensuring safe handling practices at all times.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products, verifying dimensions and surface finish.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Slitter Operator (Titan, Ldec / DCM Usimeca) or experience with similar industrial guillotine‑type machinery.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
• Competent in basic maths for measurements and calculations related to production tasks.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with factory machinery and following production schedules.
• Ability to work safely following health and safety protocols at all times.

This role offers an engaging environment for individuals eager to develop their skills within a dynamic manufacturing setting while contributing to high-quality output through precise operation of slitting machinery.

Hours:

Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern – candidates must be able to work all three:

• 6am to 2pm (6am to 11.30am on Friday)
• 2pm to 10pm (11.30am to 5pm on Friday)
• 10pm to 6am (5pm to 10.30pm on Friday)

All breaks are paid for.

For more details, please call / text / WhatsApp Lorna on 07593 442926 or email lorna@riversiderecruit.co.uk

Riverside Recruitment are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy