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Ready to kick-start your career with one of the industry’s leading innovators in packaging technology?
At BOBST, we don’t just build machines — we engineer world-class solutions that shape the packaging industry. We're on the hunt for a Machine Preparer to help push the boundaries of engineering excellence.
BOBST Manchester is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to join our innovative Competence Centre Team. With a global reputation of producing high-quality machinery, we know that our machines make all the difference. If you're passionate about being a part of delivering excellent service to our customers, we want to hear from you.
As a Competence Centre Machine Preparer, you'll be at the heart of our success by providing a support service in the demonstration and operation of complex machinery to our customers.
- Clean and prepare machines as instructed for each process.
- Support the checking of machines for their efficiency and ensure that the demonstration area is clean and ready for customer visits.
- Understand why the machine fails to perform and help implement remedies.
- Support the demonstration and maintenance of all types of machinery in the Competence Centre.
- Work under supervision and instruction to maintain machinery.
- Ensure the packaging supplies are stocked, sorted and replenished.
- Prepare and pack the materials for shipping, working with the Administrator to complete relevant photos and paperwork for documentation.
- Ensure that the different forms of waste are removed from the demonstration and Competence Centre storage area and are disposed of correctly.
- Support the Machine Operators to ensure that the finished products and components match the quality and quantity constraints and requirements of the company / customer.
- Support the Competence Centre warehouse via loading / unloading and storing Competence Centre customer material deliveries.
- Ensure high quality and excellence for all customers.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Time management capabilities.
- Clear problem-solving capability.
- Takes the initiative as product knowledge grows.
- Able and willing to learn new things quickly and work at pace.
- Ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues.
- Flexibility in approach to address business needs.
- Ability to interface professionally with customers – Ambassadorial skills.
Why Join BOBST?
Collaborate with Industry Leaders – Work alongside world-class engineers and innovators
Grow & Develop – Expand your knowledge in cutting-edge vacuum and printing technology
Make an Impact – Help shape the delivery of customer excellence in a globally respected organisation
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on this role, please submit your application by 8th August 2025.
BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry.
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