Machine Operative

The Best Connection; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing support from The Best Connecti

Job summary

The Best Connection in Scunthorpe is recruiting Print Assistants / Machine Operators for a busy manufacturing site. The role involves operating printing and production machinery, performing quality checks, and ensuring safe, efficient production. Full training will be provided, and immediate starts are available.

The site runs a 24/5 rotating pattern with day and night shifts; candidates must be flexible to cover both, with a strong commitment to health and safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
• Print department knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the operation of printing and production machinery
• Monitoring machines and production processes
• Loading raw materials and removing finished products
• Carrying out quality inspections and reporting any issues
• Completing production paperwork and records
• Assisting with machine set-ups and changeovers
• Packaging, labelling, and preparing finished products
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety
• Working towards production and efficiency targets

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible to day/night shifts

Safety conscious

Tools

Printing machinery

Job description

Scunthorpe

£14.17 per hour

Full-Time | 24/5 Rotating Shift Pattern

Immediate Starts Available

The Best Connection are recruiting Print Assistants / Machine Operators to join a busy and growing manufacturing business in Scunthorpe.

Working within the Print Department, you'll play a key role in supporting production, operating machinery, completing quality checks, and ensuring products are produced safely and efficiently.

No previous print experience? No problem. Experience within a print department would be beneficial, but full training can be provided.

The site operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, and candidates must be flexible to work both:

Days: 06:00 - 18:00

Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

Please note: A 24/5 shift pattern does not mean working 5 days straight every week. Shifts are worked on a rotating basis, meaning you may work: A mixture of day and night shifts depending on the rota. The shift pattern is designed to provide 24-hour production coverage across the working week, so flexibility is essential.

The Role

• Supporting the operation of printing and production machinery
• Monitoring machines and production processes
• Loading raw materials and removing finished products
• Carrying out quality inspections and reporting any issues
• Completing production paperwork and records
• Assisting with machine set‑ups and changeovers
• Packaging, labelling, and preparing finished products
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety
• Working towards production and efficiency targets

What We're Looking For

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred
• Print department knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and hardworking attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts
• Commitment to health & safety procedures

What's In It For You?

• £14.17 per hour
• Full training provided
• Career progression opportunities
• Work with a well-established employer
• Ongoing support from The Best Connection

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.