Machine Operator

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Machine Operator for a permanent position based in Bedford. The role involves operating and maintaining machinery in a production facility, ensuring processes run smoothly, safely, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in machine operation, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to safety. The job offers a stable, full-time role with rotating day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Reliable and target-driven.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a process environment is a plus.
• Problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
• Physically fit, able to work across multiple floors and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• Set up and diagnose machinery to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot process faults.
• Maintain product quality to specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre-start HACCP checks.
• Keep work areas clean and organised.
• Meet daily production targets.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Process environment experience

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Job description

Machine Operator

Location:Bedford
Contract:Permanent - Immediate start
Salary:£26,951 per annum + £3,288.96 Shift Premium
Hours:4 on 4 off, rotational days and nights, 6am - 6pm & 6pm - 6am

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Bedford, is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join their team as a Machine Operator on a permanent basis.

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery in their industry leading production facility. You will play a critical role in ensuring production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine operation, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• Set up and diagnose machinery to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot process faults.
• Maintain product quality to specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre-start HACCP checks.
• Keep work areas clean and organised.
• Meet daily production targets.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Reliable and target-driven.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a process environment is a plus.
• Problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
• Physically fit, able to work across multiple floors and at heights.