Machine Operative

Clearfield Recruitment Limited; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a dedicated Machine Operative to join their production team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a commitment to quality and safety. Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, setting up machinery, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should be hardworking, reliable, and willing to learn. This is a temp to perm position with a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different tasks.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of product quality at all times.
• Prioritise, organise, and allocate work efficiently.
• Carry out quality control checks on finished products.
• Set up the Casemaker machine between jobs and ensure time targets are met.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on the machine.
• Promote and enforce safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operative

Hours: 06:30 - 15:30

Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Role Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operative to join our expanding production team, primarily working on our Casemaker machine. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, ensuring machines operate efficiently and products meet customer specifications. This role requires a team player with strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for someone hardworking, flexible, reliable, and willing to learn and embrace new skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of product quality at all times.
• Prioritise, organise, and allocate work efficiently.
• Carry out quality control checks on finished products.
• Set up the Casemaker machine between jobs and ensure time targets are met.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on the machine.
• Ensure all equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Promote and enforce safety and housekeeping standards within your work area.
• Actively seek opportunities to increase machine efficiency to meet production uptime, speed, and waste targets.
• Complete all required paperwork to communicate issues and maintain performance standards.
• Report safety hazards or faults to ensure all work is carried out safely.
• Respond rapidly to machine failures or breakdowns and inform relevant departments (planning and dispatch).
• Maintain cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly checks).

Person Specification / Key Skills

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hardworking, reliable, and flexible attitude.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different tasks.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

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