Gluing Machine Operator Macfarlane Group UK Ltd

May 29, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Gluing Machine Operator

Location: Pitreavie, Cumbernauld

Package: Basic salary negotiable on experience plus company benefits

Both dayshift and nightshift available

About the Company

At Pitreavie Group it is our mission to be at the forefront of the market, continually solving real problems for customers with innovative and effective solutions through every stage – initial design concept, development, prototyping and manufacture. Our people, knowledge, technology, and our customer service are key to the business and are what makes us stand out from our competitors. Providing tailored packaging solutions for a range of organisations since 2010, we are the leading independent supplier in Scotland. With facilities in Cumbernauld, Glenrothes, and Aberdeen, delivering excellence to our customers through knowledge, innovation, quality, value, and care across all our products and services. The passion, commitment and customer focus enable us to continually grow and broaden the Company’s product portfolio and service offering.

Role Overview

Due to the continued success and growth of the Cumbernauld Corrugate Operation, we are expanding the Corrugate Factory Operations and are therefore recruiting for an experienced Gluing Machine Operator to join the team.

Hours

Dayshift: 37.5 hours a week, working Monday – Wednesday 07:00 – 17:00 and Thursday 07:00 – 16:30

Nightshift: 40 hours a week, working Monday – Thursday 21:00-07:00

Key Duties

  • Operating Multi Point Gluers
  • Manual handling
  • Maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
  • Adherence to health and safety requirements
  • Quality checking
  • Supporting other machine operatives

Qualifications

  • Experienced background of setting, running and maintaining Multi Point Gluers
  • A practical hands on approach
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to function well as part of a team
  • Great attention to detail and attention to safety
  • Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

  • 6 weeks Holiday from Day 1 (increasing with length of service)
  • Ability to purchase and sell holidays
  • 3 times life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Colleague of the month scheme
  • Company provided flu vaccinations annually
  • Refer a Friend Scheme worth £750 per referral
  • Charity support

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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