Slitter Operator (Machine Operator) - Food packaging manufacturing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading packaging company? At Coveris we create and supply high performance packaging for everyday products. We are committed to providing packaging solutions that are sustainable and innovative to ensure the safety, quality and convenience of the products we use every day.
We have facilities across the UK and are looking for new talent to join our team in Burnley.
Key Responsibilities
- To operate high speed Slitting Machinery in accordance with the conversion of flexible packaging
- To carry out basic maintenance to the machine. i.e., lubrication, clean-downs, etc
- To challenge machine low run hours, speeds, waste levels, set ups, etc
- To carry out quality inspections and administration in line with customer specifications and standards
- To liaise with the Shift Manager to ensure that Engineering breakdowns are reported and fixed quickly considering priorities at all times
- To ensure all machines have enough material in order to maximise machine uptime
- To ensure all paperwork is kept up to date
- To ensure all labelling is correct and wrapping is kept up to date
- To set and maintain high standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping at all times
- To enforce and adhere to all company policies and procedures
What we are looking for
- We are looking for proactive, positive and enthusiastic individuals, with a can-do attitude and who strive for continual improvement.
- Machine operating desirable - full training will be provided.
Shift Pattern: The attractive shift pattern involves working a mix of 12-hour day and night shifts working an average of 14 shifts per month.
Salary: Starting at £29,127 you can increase your salary as you progress through our bespoke training programme.
Company benefits
·Enhanced annual leave
·Enhanced sick pay
·Enhanced Paternity Pay - 2 weeks full pay (after qualifying conditions have been met)
·Enhanced Maternity Pay - 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay (after qualifying conditions have been met)
·Life assurance (x4 annual salary)
·Health Cash Plan
·Salary Sacrifice Scheme available
·December close down
·Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
·Free onsite parking
·Subsidised staff canteen = Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
·Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
·Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award.
·Employee of the month scheme
·Job Shadowing Development Programme
·Social / charity calendar - Christmas party, charity walks, family fun day!
·Annual company STAR Awards