Band Knife Operator

📍 Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent (ME18)
💰 £27,000 per annum
🕒 Monday-Friday, 8:00am - approx. 4:00pm (no late finishes)

A well-established and respected family-run business based in Mereworth is seeking a reliable and hands-on Band Knife Operator to join their friendly warehouse team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, team-focused environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

The Role

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for operating the Band Knife / Slitter cutting machine within the warehouse.

Duties include:

Operating a Band Knife (guillotine-style) cutting machine

Cutting and sizing large rolls of foam to specification

Rolling, packing and preparing finished materials

Supporting warehouse and driving team when required (loading assistance - generally light and team-supported)

Ensuring safe operation and maintenance of the machine

Maintaining a clean and organised working area

What We're Looking For

Experience operating a Band Knife and/or Slitter machine

Confidence working with cutting machinery

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

A responsible individual who can take ownership of the machine

Team player with a positive attitude

What's On Offer

£27,000 annual salary

22 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Christmas shutdown (5 days holiday to be retained for this period)

Clean, organised warehouse environment

Supportive and genuinely friendly team

Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected local

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