Machine Operator | Nights

TN United Kingdom; Howden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Machine Operator for their Howden site. This vital role involves ensuring quality production of panels while adhering to safety standards. You will be responsible for machine setup, monitoring production processes, and conducting quality checks. The company offers competitive pay, shift allowances, and bonuses, along with a supportive work environment that values its employees. Join a team that is committed to excellence and be part of a growing company that values your contribution.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free lunch at on-site canteen

Pension plan with company contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday days

Exceptional reward and recognition events

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced factory environment is essential.
• Ability to understand SOPs and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine pre-use safety checks and set up processes.
• Monitor machine production and conduct quality checks.
• Change tooling and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Production experience

Manufacturing experience

Manual handling risk assessments

Edge banding technology

CNC cutting/drilling

Wood machining

Job description

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Howdens is looking for a Machine Operator to join our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is an essential role in which you will safely manufacture a range of panels to the correct quality specification.

Pay rate and shift pattern:

• £19.18ph + £4,571.32 per annum shift allowance + Monthly production bonus
• Nights – Mon, Tue, Wed, 4 pm - 2:30 am, Thursday 3:30 pm -1:30 am

What you'll be doing as a Machine Operator:

• Performing machine pre-use safety checks.
• Setting up the machine/process in accordance with the specific SOP
• Monitoring of the machine during production
• Producing confirmations on MES
• Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP
• Changing tooling and performing minor adjustments to the agreed housekeeping standards

What we're looking for:

• Production and/or manufacturing experience working in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Ability to read and understand manual handling risk assessments and SOPs.
• Have a background in edge banding technology and/or CNC cutting/drilling.
• Have wood machining experience.

What we can offer you:

• Highly competitive hourly rate, shift allowance and monthly production bonus
• Free on-site parking and free lunch at our on-site canteen
• Pension plan with a company contribution of up to 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.