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Slitting Machine Operator

Job details
Posting date: 13 March 2026
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, BD1 2LB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Meridian Business Support
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 59432502

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Summary

Slitting Machine Operator

Location: Bradford
⏰ Hours: Hours: 36 hours per week – Alternating shifts

- Early Shift: Mon–Thurs 06:30–14:00, Fri 06:30–12:30
- Late Shift: Mon–Thurs 14:00–21:45, Fri 12:30–17:30


Pay: £12.21 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced machine operator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established company in Bradford? We’re seeking a Slitting Machine Operator to join our Client’s production team, working alternating weekly shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

- Converting large widths of film to bespoke widths driven by customer demand.
- Set/operate machinery (knives/tensions/speeds).
- Comply with QC regulations.
- Maintain machinery.
- Adhere to ISO/BRC regulations.
- Load machinery with raw material and off load finished product.
- Monitor running machinery.
- Inspect raw/finished product for defects and report accordingly.
- Ensure machines are running to required speed (maximum throughputs).
- Monitor waste (work efficiently).
- General housekeeping.

Requirements:

✅ Working to meet customer demand and lead times.
✅ Flexible, as the role requires being able to operate in 2 departments.
✅ Maintain a high working standard.
✅ Comply to company policies/procedures.
✅ Work well under pressure.
✅ React to any sudden demand/change in schedule.

This is a temp-to-perm role, meaning there is an opportunity for a permanent contract based on performance.

Interested? Apply now

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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