Machine And Hygiene Operative

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Attendance bonus

Gym membership

Private healthcare

53 weeks pay

Overtime opportunities

Permanent position

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Machine and Hygiene Operative for a busy UK manufacturing site. You will maintain machinery cleanliness, assist production, and ensure high housekeeping standards while adhering to safety policies.

The role offers a stable, long-term position with 3 shift patterns and attractive benefits. A hands-on candidate who takes pride in safety and cleanliness will fit well in this operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production or industrial environments.
• Forklift Truck experience is essential.
• Basic IT literacy and confident inputting data on systems.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and overtime.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Reliable and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery safely and efficiently.
• Clean down machinery and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Maintain clean and safe factory areas.
• Load and unload vehicles using a forklift truck.
• Complete weighbridge discharges and loads.
• Record and input operational data into company systems.
• Perform routine inspections and report faults or issues.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support various operation areas as required.

Skills

Forklift truck experience

IT literacy

Driving licence

Job description

Machine and Hygiene Operative

Are you looking for a well-paid, long term opportunity with excellent benefits and genuine earning potential? We are currently recruiting for a Machine and Hygiene Operative to join a busy manufacturing operation. This is a hands on role that would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in maintaining high standards, high safety standards and is happy to get involved in all aspects of site operations.

Salary: £43,600 per annum
Shifts: 3pm -11pm / 7am -3pm / 11pm - 7am

The Role

As a Machine and Hygiene Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the production facility, ensuring machinery and work areas are kept clean, safe and operational.
A significant part of the role involves cleaning down machinery and maintaining housekeeping standards across the factory, alongside supporting production and loading activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out extensive cleaning of machinery and factory areas.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards throughout the site.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using a forklift truck.
• Completing weighbridge discharges and loads.
• Recording and inputting operational data onto company systems.
• Performing routine inspections and reporting any faults or issues.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supporting various areas of the operation as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• Forklift Truck experience (essential)
• Basic IT literacy and confidence inputting data onto systems
• Full driving licence and access to transport
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and overtime
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake cleaning and housekeeping duties
• Reliable and safety-conscious attitude

Working Hours & Overtime

• Shift-based role
• Must be flexible with working hours
• All breaks are fully paid

Overtime Opportunities

• Saturday overtime paid at Time & a Half
• Sunday overtime paid at Double Time
• Overtime available on a regular basis and is part of the role

Required overtime rota:

• Every 3rd weekend: Saturday shift (minimum 5 hours, typically 7:00am to 1:00pm)
• Every 6th weekend: Saturday and Sunday working

Benefits

• Company pension: 5% employer contribution initially. Matched up to 8% after one year of service
• £180 attendance bonus every 6 months for 100% attendance
• 12-month gym membership
• BUPA private healthcare
• Additional week's pay each year (paid as 53 weeks rather than 52)
• Excellent overtime earning potential
• Permanent position with long-term stability

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operative looking for a secure role with strong earnings, outstanding benefits and a business that rewards commitment and attendance.

Please note the following:

• A strong commitment to health, safety and compliance is essential.
• Successful applicants must be willing and able to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with company policy and industry requirements.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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