Machine Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Salary up to £34,000

Life Assurance

Pension with 4% employer contribution

Job summary

10 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Machine Operative for an established manufacturing operation in Meltham. This permanent role offers a direct start with the employer and a salary of £28,000–£34,000 per annum, with options for Nights or Double Days shifts.

The position requires production or machine operating experience, a methodical, quality‑driven approach, and the ability to follow processes and specifications.

Qualifications

• Production or machine operating experience is beneficial.
• Ability to follow processes and specifications.
• Methodical approach 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 shift handovers.
• Complete required data input.
• Follow quality, environmental and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Quality focus

Job description

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

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.

Hours

Choose from:

Double Days: 6:00am - 2:00pm, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday to Friday

Permanent Nights - £34,000: 10:00pm - 6:00am, Sunday to Thursday

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 quality
• Ability 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.