Machine Operator

Interaction Recruitment; Chalgrove; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 19 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Weekends off

Machinery training

Career progression

Resumo da oferta

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator / Mechanical Operative in Chalgrove. The role involves operating production machinery safely from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with starting pay at £12.71 per hour and potential progression to £14.00 per hour based on performance.

You will work closely with engineers, learn about new machinery as it is installed, and gain skills in operation and basic maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

Qualificações

• Forklift licence or licence held to operate counterbalance forklift.
• Experience operating industrial machinery or production equipment.
• Strong practical mechanical understanding and fault-finding mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Learn machine settings, controls and procedures.
• Assist engineers during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Monitor equipment for unusual noises or faults and perform basic maintenance.
• Carry out daily/weekly machinery checks and basic adjustments.
• Report breakdowns and defects promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work area.

Conhecimentos

Forklift license

Industrial machinery experience

Mechanical understanding

Proactive attitude

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Machine Operator / Mechanical Operative

Chalgrove | £12.71-£14.00 per hour | Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30

Must have own transport to travel to site!

Interaction Recruitment is looking for a hands-on Machine Operator / Mechanical Operative to join a growing operation in Chalgrove.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience operating machinery, a practical mechanical mindset and a genuine interest in understanding how equipment works. You'll have the chance to work alongside engineers, learn about new machinery as it is installed and commissioned, and develop the skills needed to operate and maintain equipment confidently.

Even better? You'll start on £12.71 per hour, with the opportunity to increase your pay to £14.00 per hour depending on your performance!

If you're proactive, technically minded and enjoy getting stuck into practical work, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer?

• Competitive hourly pay: Starting at £12.71, with progression to £13.50-£14.00 per hour depending on performance.
• Monday-Friday working: Consistent hours of 08:00-16:30.
• Weekends off: Enjoy a better work-life balance with no regular weekend shifts.
• Full machinery training: Learn directly from engineers and develop a thorough understanding of the equipment.
• Hands-on technical experience: Build your knowledge of machinery operation, fault-finding and basic mechanical maintenance.
• Opportunity to progress: Demonstrate your ability, reliability and commitment to unlock higher hourly pay.

What will you be doing?

This is much more than simply pressing buttons! You'll play an important role in ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently, while developing the practical knowledge to identify and resolve straightforward issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Learning machine settings, controls and operating procedures.
• Working alongside engineers during machinery installation, testing and commissioning.
• Developing an understanding of how machinery works and how its components interact.
• Monitoring equipment and identifying unusual noises, vibrations or performance issues.
• Carrying out daily and weekly machinery checks.
• Completing routine tasks such as cleaning, greasing, lubrication and basic adjustments.
• Identifying and troubleshooting minor mechanical or operational faults.
• Carrying out basic repairs where trained, authorised and competent to do so.
• Reporting breakdowns, defects and maintenance requirements promptly.
• Working with colleagues to maintain smooth and efficient production.
• Following all health and safety procedures and machinery isolation requirements.
• Keeping your working area clean, tidy and organised.

What are we looking for?

We’re particularly interested in candidates who are practical, mechanically minded and eager to understand how machinery operates.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A valid forklift truck licence.
• Previous experience operating industrial machinery, production equipment or similar plant.
• A good practical and mechanical understanding.
• The ability to recognise when machinery isn’t operating correctly.
• An interest in fault-finding and resolving basic mechanical issues.
• A proactive attitude and the confidence to work independently once trained.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to health and safety.
• Good reliability, timekeeping and a willingness to learn.
• Have a background in mechanical engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or industrial production? We’d particularly like to hear from you!
• Experience with machinery maintenance, minor mechanical repairs, recycling equipment or machinery installation would also be an advantage.

The opportunity

Full site-specific machinery training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and develop your technical knowledge.

We’re looking for someone who wants to understand the equipment, recognise potential problems and become a reliable operator who can keep production running smoothly.

If you’re someone who enjoys practical work, has a mechanical mindset and wants an opportunity to develop their skills while earning more through strong performance, this could be the role for you!