Slitter​/Plater

Slitter / Plater No.2 - Weekend Nights
Birkenhead
31,500 - 37,500 per annum (depending on experience and skillset)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 36 hours per week (night shift)

We are recruiting for a Slitter / Plater No.2 to join a well-established print manufacturing business in Birkenhead. This role is part of a weekend night shift team, supporting production across multiple areas of the operation.

Due to the nature of the shift, the successful candidate will need to be multi-skilled and flexible, able to assist across several departments when required. This is very much a "jack of all trades" role within print production, supporting the smooth running of the site during skeleton staffing hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the slitting and plating processes within the production department
• Assisting across multiple print and finishing areas as required
• Preparing materials and machinery for production runs
• Monitoring production quality and reporting any issues
• Supporting machine operators and production staff where required
• General production duties including packing, materials handling and housekeeping
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety and quality standards

Requirements

• Previous experience within a print, packaging, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work across multiple departments and support different production processes
• Strong practical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently as part of a small weekend team
• Reliable with good attention to detail

Desirable Skills

• Experience operating slitting or finishing machinery
• Plating experience within print production
• FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
• Experience working across different stages of the print process

Training

The successful candidate will complete approximately 12 weeks of weekday training to familiarise themselves with the machinery, processes, and departments before moving onto the permanent weekend night shift.

Salary

Salary ranges from 31,500 to 37,500, depending on the level of experience and the range of skills the candidate can bring to the role