Machine Operative

10 recruitment; Altofts; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art manufacturingfacility

On-site parking

Fixed shifts – no rotation

Immediate starts available

Genuine permanent opportunities

Excellent staff retention and long‑m→

Job summary

10 recruitment is seeking a skilled Machine Operative with CNC, woodworking, or similar experience to join a leading manufacturing facility in Normanton. The role offers a fixed afternoon shift (2:30pm–10:30pm) and a permanent opportunity with a well-established team.

You will set up and operate production machinery, load materials, monitor the process, perform quality checks and ensure products meet required specifications while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery in manufacturing.
• CNC or woodworking machine experience is highly relevant.
• Good mechanical awareness and confidence around machinery.
• Ability to follow production specifications and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Immediate starts available.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating production machinery.
• Loading materials into machines.
• Monitoring machinery during production process.
• Carrying out quality checks and measurements.
• Identifying and reporting machine faults or quality issues.
• Keeping machinery and work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operating

CNC

Woodworking

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Machine Operative/CNC/Bandsaw

Is this the role you are looking for? If so read on for more details.

Are you an experienced Machine Operative with CNC, woodworking or similar machine experience looking for a permanent opportunity with a leading manufacturer?

Location: Normanton, WF6

Pay: £15.42

Fixed shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm shift

Benefits

• State-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• On-site parking
• Fixed shifts – no rotation
• Immediate starts available
• Genuine permanent opportunities
• Excellent staff retention and long-term career prospects

Must Haves

• Previous machine operating experience within manufacturing
• CNC, woodworking or similar machinery experience welcomed
• Good attention to detail and quality
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Reliable with a positive, hands-on attitude

Hours

• Fixed Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm

Are you a skilled Machine Operative who knows their way around production machinery? Whether your background is in CNC machinery, woodworking equipment or a similar machine-based manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent next move.

Due to continued growth across three successful business areas, our client is looking to add experienced Machine Operatives to their established manufacturing team.

Working from a modern, purpose-built facility, you'll be responsible for operating production machinery safely and efficiently while ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality standards.

If you're an experienced Machine Operative with transferable skills from CNC, woodworking or another machinery-based environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating production machinery
• Loading materials and components into machines
• Monitoring machinery throughout the production process
• Making permitted machine adjustments when required
• Working from job sheets and production specifications
• Carrying out quality checks and measurements
• Identifying and reporting machine faults or quality issues
• Working efficiently to achieve production targets
• Keeping machinery and work areas clean, safe and organised
• Following all site health and safety procedures

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment
• CNC, woodworking or similar machine experience is highly relevant
• Good mechanical awareness and confidence around machinery
• Ability to follow instructions and production specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
• Immediate starts are available.