Machine Operative

New Appointments Group Ltd; Rochester; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

New Appointments Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced Machine Operative to join a busy production environment in the United Kingdom. The role involves setting up and operating production machinery, preparing materials, and carrying out quality and hygiene checks to ensure on-target output.

You'll work 4 on 4 off or Mon-Fri shifts, permanent contract, with focus on safety, OEE, and continual improvement. Applicants with manufacturing experience and basic food hygiene certification will be

Qualificações

• Experience in a machine operative role within a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manual handling and production line operations.
• Basic food hygiene certification would be advantageous.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions with initiative.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic IT literacy to complete production documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out pre-production checks and cleaning of the production line.
• Set machinery according to production recipes and requirements.
• Prepare raw materials for production.
• Set up production batches in line with the production plan.
• Replenish packaging, films and trays throughout the shift.
• Stack and handle finished goods safely.
• Maintain high standards of equipment hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete all required production documentation accurately.
• Record downtime and work with the team to minimise production losses.
• Resolve machine stoppages where possible and escape issues when required.
• Work towards OEE, quality and waste reduction targets.
• Follow all health & safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety and waste reduction.
• Support the training of colleagues and identify your own development needs.
• Carry out manual handling duties and other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Conhecimentos

Machine operation

Production line

Manual handling

Health & safety

Teamwork

IT literacy

Formação académica

Basic food hygiene certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hours: 4 on 4 off (6am-6pm) or Mon-Fri 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

Machine Operative to join a busy production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working within a factory or manufacturing environment who is confident operating machinery and working to production targets.

You will be responsible for setting up and operating production machinery, preparing materials, carrying out quality and hygiene checks, resolving basic machine stoppages and ensuring production runs efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-production checks and cleaning of the production line.
• Set machinery according to production recipes and requirements.
• Prepare raw materials for production.
• Set up production batches in line with the production plan.
• Replenish packaging, films and trays throughout the shift.
• Stack and handle finished goods safely.
• Maintain high standards of equipment hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete all required production documentation accurately.
• Record downtime and work with the team to minimise production losses.
• Resolve machine stoppages where possible and escape issues when required.
• Work towards OEE, quality and waste reduction targets.
• Follow all health & safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety and waste reduction.
• Support the training of colleagues and identify your own development needs.
• Carry out manual handling duties and other ad-hoc tasks as required.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Machine Operative or similar role within a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manual handling and production line operations.
• Basic food hygiene certification would be advantageous.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements.
• The ability to follow instructions while also using your own initiative.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to complete production documentation.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight production deadlines.
• A flexible approach to working hours and production requirements.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and support others.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and safety-conscious, with a strong work ethic and a genuine team-player attitude. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and motivated to help maintain high standards of quality, efficiency and hygiene.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.