Machine Operative (Days)

HR GO Recruitment; Bebington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Machine Operative to join the production team in Ellesmere Port. You will operate bagging and production machinery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will complete quality checks and production records while supporting continuous improvement activities. Ideal candidates have prior machine operating or manufacturing experience, good numeracy, and basic computer skills, with a focus on teamwork and initiative to

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Basic computer skills and good numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and bagging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete quality checks and production records.
• Ensure products meet customer quality standards and GMP requirements.
• Monitor machinery and report any faults or issues.
• Follow production plans and help achieve targets.
• Minimise waste and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Manufacturing experience

Attention to quality

Teamwork and initiative

Basic computer skills

Numeracy

Job description

Machine Operative (Days)

Location: Ellesmere Port

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm | Friday 7:00am-1:00pm

The Role

We are recruiting for a machine operative to join the production team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating bagging and production machinery, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production and bagging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete quality checks and production records.
• Ensure products meet customer quality standards and GMP requirements.
• Monitor machinery and report any faults or issues.
• Follow production plans and help achieve targets.
• Minimise waste and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills & Experience

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Basic computer skills and good numeracy.

Desirable

• Food safety / HACCP knowledge.
• GMP awareness.
• Health & safety and manual handling experience.