Machine Operator

Dalziel Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 39,009,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalziel Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking a skilled Machine Operative to join our production team at the Prospect Park site. You will report to the Factory Manager and be responsible for operating machinery, packing materials, and maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a machine operator, be physically fit, and work well in a fast-paced environment. Shifts run Monday to Friday, 6.00am–2.00pm or 2.00pm–10.00pm with a hourly rate of £13.61.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machine operator.
• Physically fit.
• Excellent personal hygiene.
• Experience in fast-paced environment advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Factory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Heavy lifting
• Packing materials
• Operating machinery in a high pace manufacturing industry
• Set up machines to start a production cycle
• Inspect machinery for any defects or malfunctions
• Carry out effective line changeovers such as product sizes
• Flowing strict hygiene procedures to ensure food safety excellence working as part of a team

Skills

Machine operation

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Job description

We are currently looking for a skilled Machine Operative to join our dynamic team at the Chesterfield Site. Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will need to be reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. This is a hands‑on role that requires a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively within a team. Location: Prospect Park, Dunston Way, Chesterfield, S41 9RD Hours: Shift 1 Monday to Friday / 6.00am to 2.00pm Shift 2 Monday to Friday / 2.00pm to 10.00pm Salary: £13.61 per hour Offer is subject to a satisfactory drugs and alcohol test

Duties & Main Responsibilities

• Heavy lifting
• Packing materials
• Operating machinery in a high pace manufacturing industry
• Set up machines to start a production cycle
• Inspect machinery for any defects or malfunctions
• Carry out effective line changeovers such as product sizes
• Flowing strict hygiene procedures to ensure food safety excellence working as part of a team

Candidate requirements

• Proven experience as a machine operator
• Physically fit
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Experience in fast‑paced environment advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Factory experience preferred

About us

The Dalziel group serves the meat processing and retail butchery industry from strategically located distribution sites throughout the United Kingdom. As part of the Dalziel Group, Rillatech specialises in high‑quality food packaging materials for the food processing industry. Based in Chesterfield, our warehouse holds over a thousand different types of food casings and packaging. Our product range encompasses meat seasoning blends and ingredients for food processors, frozen and chilled meat, a full range of butchers supplies, crumb and battering systems, plastic casings for cooked meat applications and industrial food machinery. At Dalziel our approach to diversity is simple: it is about embracing everyone. We work hard to ensure we have a culture where people can be confident in themselves