Machine Operative

Dalziel Ltd; Calow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in Calow is seeking a Machine Operator for full-time shifts. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining machines, conducting quality inspections, and ensuring hygienic practices in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have proven experience as a machine operator and maintain high attention to detail. The starting salary ranges from £12.21 to £12.44 per hour, with a focus on inclusivity and employee well-being.

Benefits

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Grocery aid for emotional and practical support

Welcoming and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Physically fit and ready to handle the demands of the role.
• Experience managing machine‑handling equipment.
• Ability to adhere to strict hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machine‑handling equipment.
• Set up, run and tune machines for efficient line change‑overs.
• Inspect machinery for defects and conduct quality checks.

Skills

Proven experience as a machine operator

Strong attention to detail

Excellent personal hygiene practices

Experience in a fast‑paced environment

Job description

About the Company

Dalziel Group serves the meat processing and retail butchery industry across the United Kingdom. As part of the Dalziel Group, Rillatech specialises in high‑quality food packaging materials for the food processing industry. The company operates strategically located distribution sites, including a warehouse in Chesterfield that stocks over a thousand types of food casings.

Dalziel is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. We actively promote inclusivity by building a welcoming and accessible recruitment process.

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Reporting to: Site Supervisor. Starting salary: £12.21 – £12.44 per hour.

• Operate and maintain machine‑handling equipment and staal folding machines.
• Set up, run and tune machines for efficient line change‑overs.
• Inspect machinery for defects and conduct quality checks.
• Adhere to strict hygiene procedures to ensure food safety.
• Collaborate closely with team members to achieve production targets.
• Maintain accurate production records and report any issues.

• Proven experience as a machine operator.
• Physically fit and ready to handle the demands of the role.
• Excellent personal hygiene practices.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and high quality standards.

• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Grocery aid offering free emotional, practical and financial support.
• Welcoming and inclusive workplace culture.

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• Collaborate with production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct machine setup and adjustment for precision drilling and milling.

• Professional experience and qualifications in CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of CAD/CAM software.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience in a precision engineering environment.

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• Build and deploy ML models for AI agent systems.
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• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers.
• Ensure high‑quality data pipelines and feature engineering.
• Integrate models into production environments and monitor performance.

• Experience with supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch and cloud platforms.
• Strong programming skills in C++/Java are a plus.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Opportunities

Other roles such as Ice Machine Operative, Technical Machine Operator, and Facility Maintenance Technician were referenced with typical duties of running machine lines, shift scheduling, and ensuring operational safety. For detailed specifications, please advise the next step.