MACHINE OPERATIVE

10 Recruitment; Meltham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension with 4% employer contribution

Job summary

10 Recruitment is seeking a Machine Operative in Meltham for a permanent position with a choice of shifts. The role involves hands‑on production, quality checking, and keeping machinery running efficiently. It offers progression and direct employment.

The successful candidate will have production or machine operating experience, a methodical approach, and a strong focus on quality, with responsibilities spanning operation, changeovers, and daily handovers.

Qualifications

• Previous production or machine operative experience would be beneficial.
• An understanding of continuous improvement initiatives would also be advantageous.
• A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate Stoll machinery in line with production plans and specifications.
• Produce products to agreed standards.
• Carry out quality checks throughout production.
• Maintain machines in line with standard working practices.
• Complete machine changeovers.
• Help ensure machinery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Attend daily meetings to support effective shift handovers.
• Complete required data input.
• Follow quality, environmental and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Production experience

Machine operation

Quality focus

Process adherence

Job description

Vacancy Detail

Machine Operative

Looking for a permanent Machine Operative role with a choice of shifts?

Location

Meltham, HD9 – near Huddersfield & Holmfirth

Salary

£28,000 – £34,000 per annum

Shifts

Permanent Nights OR Double Days

Hours

Double Days

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Monday to Friday

Permanent Nights – £34,000

• 10:00pm – 6:00am
• Sunday to Thursday

Permanent role – direct start with the employer

We’re recruiting for a Machine Operative to join an established manufacturing operation in Meltham.

This is a great opportunity for someone with production or machine operating experience who enjoys hands‑on work, quality checking and keeping machinery running efficiently.

Benefits

• Permanent position – direct with the employer
• Salary up to £34,000 depending on shift
• Life Assurance
• Pension with 4% employer contribution

Must Haves

• Production and/or machine operating experience would be beneficial
• A methodical approach to work
• Strong focus on qualityAbility to follow processes and specifications
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Stoll machinery in line with production plans and specifications
• Producing products to agreed standards
• Carrying out quality checks throughout production
• Maintaining machines in line with standard working practices
• Completing machine changeovers
• Helping ensure machinery runs smoothly and efficiently
• Attending daily meetings to support effective shift handovers
• Completing required data input
• Following quality, environmental and health & safety procedures

Essential Qualifications / Skills

Previous production or Machine Operative experience would be beneficial, along with a practical, methodical approach. An understanding of continuous improvement initiatives would also be advantageous.