Machine Operative

Kinetic PLC; Flint; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international FMCG manufacturing company based in Flint is seeking Machines Operatives. The role involves supporting the manufacturing process, operating multiple lines, and ensuring product quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate should demonstrate teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. A competitive salary starting at £28,224.59, with benefits including a 5% bonus, pension contributions, and health support is offered.

Benefits

Bonus up to 5%

Pension contributions

31 days holidays

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and monitor multiple machines.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing process to meet production demands.
• Operate machinery and ensure quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Integrity

Excellence

Safety

Job description

Kinetic Recruitment are currently looking for Machines Operatives to work for an international FMCG manufacturing company, based in the CH6 area in Flint, Flintshire. This is a permanent position, following a successful interview.

THE ROLE

• To support the manufacturing process to meet production demands of the business.
• Working across a number of lines to carry out (two or more) defined machine operation and monitoring of production process as required/determined by the Shift Operational Lead.
• Demonstrate at all times the company values – Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Safety to achieve overall job function.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of crewing on production lines.
• Defined machine operation, packing, palletising, lid loading, material replenishment of running materials (reel operation).
• Ensure required materials are ordered inline with production requirements.
• Carry out process confirmation checks in line with quality, safety and product specifications.
• Clean and inspect all work areas and machinery, maintaining acceptable safe working standards and good manufacturing practices.
• Read and interpret specifications to meet production plans, ensuring appropriate prioritisation.
• Complete line records to include material traceability, yield & usage.
• Role model behaviour in line with company values, challenging or escalating inappropriate behaviour.
• Ensure full adherence to company health and safety procedures and practices.
• Identify and report any conduct that breaches health & safety or company values, including incidents and near misses.
• Conduct line safety checks in line with company procedures.
• Comply with the company's quality/GMP standards, wearing appropriate workwear.
• Ensure effective communication with all key stakeholders, including packers, line operators and advanced operators, escalating issues immediately to supervisor.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Bonus up to 5% of salary, depending on company performance.
• Pension – employee contribution 5%, company contribution 5% (increases to 7% in the 4th year and 9% in the 5th year).
• 31 days holidays, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Life assurance cover equal to basic annual pay, increasing to three times after 5 years.
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing support, including an app encouraging physical activity & mindfulness in return for vouchers.
• Onsite parking.

SHIFT PATTERN

4 on 4 off continental | 2 days - 2 nights.

07:00 am to 07:00 pm | 07:00 pm to 07:00 am from January 2026.

STARTING SALARY

£28,224.59, rising to £29,407.92 after a 3‑month training period.

APPLICATION

If you feel that you have what we need, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (URL removed).