Machine Operative

💰 Pay: £13.50–£15.53 per hour
📅 Contract: Manufacturing / Production
⏰ Shifts: Monday–Friday, rotating weekly
💷 Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on Machine Operative to join a busy manufacturing team, producing high-quality standard and bespoke metal fixings.

You’ll be responsible for operating power presses, metal-forming machinery and cutting equipment, ensuring products meet quality standards while maintaining a safe, efficient and productive working environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing or machine operating experience who takes pride in their work and has a keen eye for detail.

⏱️ Working Hours & Pay

Monday–Friday – weekly rotating shifts:

• 🌅 06:00–14:00: £13.50 per hour

• 🌙 14:00–22:00: £15.53 per hour

• 💰 Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

⭐ Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Operate power presses, metal-forming and cutting equipment to manufacture products to specification.

• Production: Meet production schedules and ensure the correct quantities are manufactured.

• Quality Control: Complete first-off, in-process and final inspections to ensure products meet required standards.

• Material Handling: Identify, stack, pack and transfer components safely between production processes.

• Machine Maintenance: Carry out routine checks, maintain equipment and report any faults or issues promptly.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor production speeds, tooling condition and quality, reporting concerns to the Shift Supervisor.

• Stock Control: Ensure packaging materials and consumables are replenished when required.

• Scrap Management: Safely segregate, dispose of and record production waste.

• Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity and working practices.

✔ Quality & Health and Safety

• Follow all quality procedures and ensure products meet required specifications.

• Identify and report defective products, taking corrective action where appropriate.

• Follow all site health and safety procedures and wear the required PPE.

• Complete daily machine safety checks, including relevant PUWER inspections.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

• Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately.

• Only operate machinery for which you have received the appropriate training.

🔍 What We’re Looking For

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

• Experience working with power presses, metal-forming or cutting equipment would be beneficial.

• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

• A reliable, proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

• Flexibility to support different production areas when required.

📩 Interested? Apply today to find out more and take the next step in your manufacturing career!