Machine Minder

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a proactive Machine Operator in Preston. The role involves maintaining production machinery, tooling changes, and ensuring efficient operations within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a mechanical background, experience in manufacturing, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring smooth production lines.

Benefits

Competitive rate of £13.88 per hour

Opportunity to develop skills in a technical role

Supportive work environment with training provided

Career progression within a growing business

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery is set up correctly and maintained.
• Responsible for tooling changes and pre-operational checks.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on experience with machinery

Understanding of safe working practices

Basic IT skills

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Steele | Food, Drinks and Consumer Goods Recruitment Specialist - Technical, Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £13.88 per hour

Hours: 4 on 4 off, 11-hour days

Are you mechanically minded with a passion for keeping production lines running smoothly? We're looking for a skilled and proactive individual to play a key part in supporting daily manufacturing operations. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with machinery, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great fit.

The role..

In this role, you’ll ensure that production machinery is set up correctly, running efficiently, and maintained to a high standard. You’ll be responsible for tooling changes, performing pre-operational checks, completing line documentation, and reporting any faults or issues promptly. You'll work closely with the wider production and engineering teams to help minimise downtime and keep output on track. The position also involves hands-on work with a range of machinery including weighers, sealers, metal detectors, and more.

What we are looking for..

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Good understanding of safe working practices
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

What you will get in return..

• Competitive rate of £13.88 per hour
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a technical, hands-on role
• Supportive work environment with training provided
• Career progression within a growing business
• The chance to join a well-established business with strong values, a collaborative team, and excellent career development opportunities

If you are interested please get in touch with Lucy Osborne at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Manufacturing

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