Machine Operative

JDR Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Operator role in Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 Area. The position features a rotating continental shift with 12-hour shifts and a Temporary to Permanent contract after 12 weeks. Pay is £12.71/hour with weekly pay.

The role involves operating extrusion machinery in a busy manufacturing setting, including lifting raw material bags up to 25kg, and maintaining safety and product quality during warm shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating, manufacturing, or production experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting duties.
• Able to work in a warm manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring extrusion machinery
• Loading raw materials into production equipment
• Lifting and emptying 25kg bags of raw material into the machine
• Carrying out routine quality checks on finished products
• Monitoring machine performance and reporting faults
• Adjusting machine settings where required
• Ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved
• Completing production paperwork and records accurately
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment

Skills

Rotating day/night shifts

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Reliable, punctual

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Machine Operator

Location: Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 Area

Contract: Temporary to Permanent upon successful completion of 12 weeks' service. PAYE Contract.

Pay: £12.71/hour. Weekly Pay.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern consisting of 12-hour shifts:

• Week 1: 5 shifts on, 2 shifts off
• Week 2: 2 shifts on, 5 shifts off

You will work:

• 2 weeks of day shifts
• Followed by 2 weeks of night shifts

The Role

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring extrusion machinery within a busy manufacturing environment. This is a physically demanding role that involves repetitive manual handling and prolonged periods of standing throughout the shift.

You will be required to lift and empty raw material bags weighing up to 25kg into the extrusion machinery. Due to the manufacturing process, which involves expanding raw materials using heat, temperatures within the department can become particularly warm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring extrusion machinery
• Loading raw materials into production equipment
• Lifting and emptying 25kg bags of raw material into the machine
• Carrying out routine quality checks on finished products
• Monitoring machine performance and reporting faults
• Adjusting machine settings where required
• Ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved
• Completing production paperwork and records accurately
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment

Candidate Requirements

• Previous machine operating, manufacturing, or production experience is desirable
• Comfortable working rotating day and night shifts
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting duties
• Able to work in a warm manufacturing environment
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Strong attention to detail and a positive work ethic

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer offering long-term career prospects and the potential for a permanent position after 12 weeks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.