Machine Operative

J3a Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Immediate starts

Job summary

J3a Recruitment is seeking an experienced Machine Operative for a manufacturing facility in Tankersley. You will operate machinery, perform changeovers, monitor performance, and help meet daily KPIs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This role offers an immediate start, a 40-hour week, and long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business. Training and development opportunities are available on the job.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operative, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, or Factory Operative.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Counterbalance FLT licence is desirable (refresher training available for lapsed licences).

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery and production line equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines, operate, and assist with changeovers.
• Monitor machine performance and report faults or breakdowns.
• Work towards daily production KPIs on production lines and electric pressers.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure products meet standards.
• Complete production paperwork and record quality checks.
• Pack finished products and prepare goods for dispatch when required.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area per 5S standards.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse and engineering teams.
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures.

Job description

Machine Operative

We are currently seeking experienced and dependable Machine Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Tankersley. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous experience as a Machine Operative, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Machine Operative, Factory Operative, or Production Operator.

The Role

• Operating manufacturing machinery and production line equipment safely and efficiently.
• Machine setting, machine operation, and assisting with machine changeovers.
• Monitoring machine performance and reporting faults or breakdowns.
• Operating production lines and electric pressers while working towards daily production KPIs.
• Carrying out quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards.
• Completing production paperwork and recording quality checks.
• Packing finished products and preparing goods for dispatch where required.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area in line with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Working closely with production, warehouse, and engineering teams.
• Following all health & safety policies and manufacturing procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Machine Operative, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, or Factory Operative.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Confidence operating production machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety within a factory environment.
• Experience working towards production targets and KPIs.
• Multi-skilled experience across warehouse and production operations.
• Basic computer skills (full training will be provided).
• A Counterbalance FLT licence is desirable (refresher training available for lapsed licences).
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and progress.

Hours & Benefits

• Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 14:30
• Friday: 06:00 - 12:30
• 40-hour working week
• Overtime available:
• Saturday - Paid at x1.5
• Sunday - Paid at x2
• Immediate starts available.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.

This Machine Operative vacancy is perfect for candidates looking for roles such as Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Production Machine Operative, Production Operator, Assembly Operative, Manufacturing Assistant, or Production Line Operative