Machine Operative

Total Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Machine Operatives for a role in a dynamic manufacturing environment in Haydock, UK. Responsibilities include supporting the client team and learning to maintain machinery, with a focus on safety and hygiene. The role offers a starting hourly rate of £12.21, a temp-to-perm contract, and opportunities for skill development. Candidates should have some manufacturing experience and be open to shift work.

Benefits

Free parking

Company Uniform provided

Clean progression routes with salary increase

Opportunity to learn and progress

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing is beneficial.
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative.
• Open to working day and night shifts, Monday to Thursday.
• Ability to carry out light lifting.
• Genuine interest in learning and progressing.

Responsibilities

• Support client team in a manufacturing environment.
• Work alongside a technician to maintain machinery.
• Progress to troubleshooting and fixing machinery.

Skills

Machine Operating

Good communication

Basic math and English skills

Strong observation and admin/recording skills

Job description

Machine Operative

Are you looking for a hands‑on role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are seeking dedicated Machine Operatives to join our client team based on the Haydock industrial estate.

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the food packaging industry; good hygiene is essential as you will be working with packaging used for fresh fruit, vegetables and other food products.

At first, you will be working alongside a trained technician who is there to support you and show you the ropes and teach you how to maintain and look after the machinery. The expectation of this role is for you to progress and be able to troubleshoot, fault‑find and fix the machinery you’re working with.

What’s in it for you?

• Starting hourly rate of £12.21, with real salary increases based on training and competency testing
• Company Uniform provided.
• 13-week temp-to-perm contract, offering realistic long‑term employment prospects.
• Opportunity to learn, progress, and develop new skills in a thriving industry.
• Clean progression routes with salary increase.
• Free parking.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing would be a benefit to any aplicants.
• Good communication, basic math and English skills.
• Be able to with within a team and on your own initiative.
• Open to working days and nights, Monday to Thursday.
• Strong observation and admin/recording skills.
• Ability to carry out some lifting (Light lifting).
• A genuine interest in learning and progressing within the role.
• Laminating experience is beneficial but not essential and full training is provided.

Hours and days of Work

• Monday - Thursday 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00, rotating shifts.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a supportive and growing team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• On-site parking.

Ability to commute/relocate

• Haydock WA11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred).

Experience

• Machine Operating: 1 year (required).

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (preferred).

Location

• Haydock WA11 (preferred).