Machine Operatives And Printing Assistants

Adecco (Portugal); Crewe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting for reliable Machine Operatives and Printing Assistants to join our busy team based in Crewe CW1. These roles are hands-on, with 3 x 12-hour shifts across Sunday to Friday on a rotating days/nights pattern. Temporary to permanent employment is available.

You will monitor production, load materials, ensure quality, and maintain a safe, organised workspace while following 5S and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, printing, packaging or converting.
• Experience operating machinery and/or printing presses is advantageous.
• Good mechanical aptitude and basic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications, production instructions and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and flexible in workload and shifts.
• Physically capable of lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare and operate machinery per production specs.
• Monitor machine performance throughout production.
• Load/unload rolls using lifting equipment.
• Inspect finished products against specifications.
• Record production information and maintain paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe, 5S workspace and follow procedures.
• Report faults or quality concerns promptly.
• Assist with printing presses setup, operation and changeovers.
• Prepare materials, clean press components and help with fault-finding.
• Ensure waste is handled per procedures and production area is stocked.
• Adhere to safety, quality standards and company policies.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding

Reading specs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Physical fitness

Tools

Printing presses

Job description

Machine Operatives and Printing Assistants

Location: Crewe

Rate of pay: £15.00ph

Working schedule: 36 hours a week, Sunday - Friday, across 3 days/3 nights (rotating)

Temporary to permanent

Adecco are recruiting for reliable Machine Operatives and Printing Assistants to join our client's busy team based in Crewe CW1.

These are hands‑on roles to ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining efficient production processes, monitoring quality, preparing materials, and ensuring a safe and organised working environment.

Workers will be required to work days and nights (rotating), on a rota basis across 3 x 12 hour shifts Sunday - Friday.

Machine Operative responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, and operate machinery in line with production requirements and job specifications
• Monitor machine performance throughout the production process
• Safely load and unload rolls of material using lifting equipment and hoists
• Inspect finished products against specifications
• Carry out routine machine adjustments and basic fault-finding
• Accurately record production information
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace, adhering to 5S principles and company standards
• Follow all health, safety, and operational procedures at all times.
• Report equipment faults, quality concerns, or material discrepancies promptly

Printing Assistant responsibilities

• Support with the setup, operation, and changeovers of printing presses
• Prepare, organise, and supply materials required for production
• Carry out routine cleaning of press components
• Assist in monitoring print quality, identifying defects or inconsistencies, and reporting any issues promptly
• Help with maintenance activities and assist with basic fault-finding when required
• Ensure waste materials are handled and disposed of in line with company procedures
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and well-stocked production area to support efficient operations
• Complete production paperwork and job documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies at all times

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, printing, packaging, or converting environment.
• Experience operating machinery and/or printing presses would be advantageous.
• Good mechanical aptitude and basic fault-finding skills.
• The ability to read and follow job specifications, production instructions, and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Comfortable carrying out physical tasks such as lifting materials, standing for long periods and repetitive work

Why Adecco:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
• Support program with 24/7 helpline
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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