Machine Operator- Slitter

Company: Proactive Global
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Location: Berkshire
Job Description:

Machine Operator (Slitter)

Location: Slough Pay: 13.50 per hour + OT 14.00

Shifts: Rotating (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, Mon-Fri) Contract: Temp to Perm – Immediate Start

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of closure liners and flexible packaging, supplying to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, healthcare, personal care, household, and industrial sectors.

The Role

As a Machine Operator, you’ll be part of the production team, working on machinery allocated by the shift supervisor and ensuring production runs smoothly and safely to schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate machinery efficiently and safely, following SOPs and quality standards
  • Run and maintain extrusion, coating lamination, and printing equipment
  • Slit materials to customer specifications, maintaining strict quality control
  • Process materials using the ERP Syteline system with accurate coding
  • Assist with training and support colleagues where needed
  • Cover shifts during holidays and absences
  • Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safety compliant

Skills & Experience Required

  • Safety-focused, reliable, and motivated
  • Previous experience in a production or machine operating role (advantageous)
  • Basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills
  • Ability to read and follow production plans and SOPs
  • Physically fit with ability to handle heavy equipment (forklift/pump truck use desirable)
  • Team player who can also work independently and multitask
  • Flexible with overtime requirements
  • Good command of written and spoken English

Pay & Benefits

  • Paid weekly
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established global business

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Joanna on (phone number removed) or submit your CV (url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants – if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive 250. *T&Cs apply*

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Posted: March 17th, 2026