Labels Coater/Rewinder Machine Operative

Bizerba (UK) Ltd — Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

This role is important because it ensures coated and rewound label stock meets quality and delivery expectations, supporting production flow and customer satisfaction within a retail-focused manufacturing environment.

Purpose of the role

The Labels Coater/Rewinder Machine Operative is responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining coating and rewinding machinery to produce high-quality label products. The role focuses on safe machine operation, accurate set-up, routine quality checks and efficient handover to downstream processes.

Working pattern: Full-time, Permanent, Rotating Shifts between 6am and 10pm.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate coating and rewinding machines according to work orders and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality; make adjustments to maintain specifications.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubrication and straightforward troubleshooting.
• Inspect finished rolls for defects, measure dimensions and record production data accurately.
• Follow health, safety and housekeeping standards; report hazards or equipment faults promptly.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and continuous improvement targets.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials, ensuring correct storage and inventory handling.

Essential skills and experience

• Previous experience operating coating, slitting, rewinding or similar converting machinery, or demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
• Basic numerical and measurement skills for quality checks and production records.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent product quality under production pressures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• A practical approach to routine maintenance and basic fault diagnosis.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in label, flexible packaging or print finishing environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety practices in manufacturing, including safe use of material handling equipment.
• Previous use of basic production IT systems or digital reporting tools.
• Formal training or certificates related to machine operation, mechanical maintenance or manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Typical hires hold level 2 vocational qualifications or equivalent practical experience in a manufacturing or technical role. Where qualifications are not held, demonstrable hands-on experience will be considered.