Machine Operative

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laundry allowance (£5 per month)

Death in Service

Medicash

Christmas bonus scheme

Company events

Referral programme

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Machine Operative in Doncaster to join a busy plastic extrusion facility. You will learn through full training and progress to running the extrusion line independently, with salary progression tied to competency and performance.

The role involves operating extrusion machines, quality checking products, packing, and preparing stock for dispatch while following the production plan and recording information on data sheets.

Qualifications

• Stable work history in engineering/manufacturing.
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Basic IT skills for data entry and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machines and monitor production lines.
• Quality check finished products and pack for dispatch.
• Prepare stock for dispatch and report issues to management.
• Ensure production line runs smoothly and output meets targets.
• Follow the production plan and record data on sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area.

Skills

Stable work history

Basic IT skills

Job description

Machine Operative - Doncaster - £32,400 when fully trained

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career with a busy and growing plastic extrusion company. You will receive ongoing training in a modern, clean, warm and bright manufacturing facility. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate a stable work history and previous experience working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.

The role of a Machine Operative is varied and hands‑on, offering the opportunity to learn a specialist manufacturing process.

Full training will be provided with salary progression linked to achieving competency and running the extrusion line independently.

Whilst training, you will be involved in operating the extrusion machines, quality checking products, packing and preparing stock for dispatch and reporting any issues to management.

You will ensure that the production line is running properly throughout the shift with the ultimate goal of programming and running the machines independently.

Communication is key in this role, and you will need to follow verbal instructions, understand the agreed production plan and record all information on the data sheets, keeping the lines clean and maintained as instructed.

you will have already worked shifts and be happy with the 12-hour continental pattern.

Your CV will demonstrate stability and commitment within engineering, manufacturing or production environments where you have worked to targets and quality standards.

The end goal is to be able to run the extrusion machines independently and so previous extrusion experience would be great, however, this is not essential.

We would also like to see evidence of basic IT skills to ensure you would be comfortable inputting accurate data into relevant systems as well as a positive 'can do' attitude.

Machine operative is a permanent opportunity with a well-established manufacturer offering long‑term stability, ongoing investment in training and genuine opportunities to develop your career. Other benefits include:

Salary: During your first 5 weeks, you will train on the day shift and earn approximately £28,000 per annum. Once you move onto the continental shift pattern (from week 6), your earnings will immediately increase to £30,500 including shift allowance. Following successful training and competency sign-off, earnings increase to £32,400, with further progression opportunities available as your skills develop.

Working week: A continental-style shift pattern operating 24/7 across days and nights.

Rotating 12-hour days and nights (07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00)

Annual shift rota provided in advance

Regular planned rest days throughout the year

Holidays: 22 shifts per year. Thanks to the shift pattern and built-in rest days, annual leave can stretch much further than on a standard Monday to Friday rota, making it possible to enjoy extended periods off work whilst using relatively few holiday days.

Getting there: Doncaster, DN4. Free parking and on a bus route.

Other benefits: £5 per month laundry allowance, Death in Service & Medicash after completion of probation, Christmas bonus scheme, company events, referral programme.

Environment: Supportive and friendly manufacturing environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.