Production Slitting Technician


Company:	Clifton Packaging Group Ltd
Salary:	from £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE19 1WH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Clifton Packaging Group Limited is seeking a skilled, motivated and detail-oriented Slitting Production Technician to support the efficient operation, monitoring and continuous improvement of its slitting and converting processes. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of slitting machinery, production processes and quality systems, and will work closely with Production Planning, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure production targets, operational efficiency and customer requirements are consistently achieved.

Roles & Duties

• Support the efficient operation of slitting and rewinding processes to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.

• Operate, monitor and optimise slitting equipment to maximise productivity, efficiency and product quality.

• Work closely with the Production Planning Team to coordinate production activities and ensure efficient use of machinery, materials and labour resources.

• Monitor machine performance, production output, waste levels and downtime, identifying and helping resolve process inefficiencies and production issues.

• Conduct quality inspections to ensure slit reels meet customer specifications, quality standards and company procedures.

• Analyse production and process data, maintain accurate records and prepare operational reports.

• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste.

• Support the introduction of new materials, products and manufacturing processes, including production trials and testing activities.

• Liaise with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, environmental and quality management procedures.

• Provide technical support and guidance relating to slitting, rewinding and converting processes when required.

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