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HR GO Recruitment • Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4LS

Slitting Machine Setter / Operator

About this role

Slitting Machine Setter / Operator

Key points

  • Permanent position

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Location

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

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Triple rotating shifts

Earlies / Lates / Nights

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Shift hours (rotating)

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Earlies

Mon-Fri 06:00-14:00

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Lates

Mon-Fri 14:00-22:00

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Nights

22:00-06:00 (Sunday night through to Friday morning)

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Beneficial

experience operating a slitting machine (or similar converting machine)

  • Competitive pay starting on £16.75 per hour (includes shift allowance). Reviewed after probationary period

We're recruiting a Slitting Machine Setter / Operator for a busy manufacturing site in King's Lynn. This is a permanent role working a triple rotating shift pattern. You'll be responsible for operating slitting machinery safely and efficiently, producing finished reels/rolls to specification and supporting production targets. Training is provided.

Responsibilities

  • Operate (and where required, set) slitting machinery to meet production and quality standards
  • Complete roll changes, blade/knife changes, and machine adjustments
  • Carry out in-process quality checks and record results accurately
  • Basic troubleshooting and routine checks; escalate faults when required
  • Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health & safety procedures
  • Support smooth shift handovers and accurate production paperwork

What we need from you

  • Proven experience operating production machinery
  • Able to work the rotating shift pattern reliably
  • Good mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team

Desirable (not essential);

  • Experience operating a slitting machine or similar converting machinery
  • Forklift licence

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate + shift premiums
  • Permanent employment
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Full Training and development opportunities
  • Company Pension, Lifer Assurance, Health Cash Plan

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.