Machine Operator

Manpower UK; Evesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Evesham to recruit a Machine Operator for the Finishing team on a permanent basis. The role offers a continental shift pattern with a structured pay progression after probation and a clear path for salary growth.

You will operate a slitting machine, set up jobs to product specs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. Training and onboarding are provided in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Experience operating machinery in finishing or conversion environments advantageous.
• Pedestrian forklift truck licence or willingness to train.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work a continental shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the slitting machine to produce finished goods.
• Set up jobs according to product specifications and complete relevant paperwork.
• Perform machine changeovers and setups safely and efficiently.
• Run the slitting machine in line with safety, quality and efficiency standards.
• Produce quality reference samples for testing and inspection.
• Support the Finishing team and assist with training of colleagues.

Skills

Manufacturing

Machine operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Machine Operator (BBBH444685) Evesham, England

Salary: GBP26000 - GBP27500 per annum

Machine Operator

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with awell-established manufacturing businesswithin the flexible packaging sector that is looking to add aMachineOperatorto its Finishing team on apermanent basis.

This is a long term opportunity within a safety focused production environment, offering structured training, a clear pay progression following probation, and an attractive continental shift pattern that provides extended time off.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to theShift Manager, you’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a slitting machine, producing finished goods to the required quality standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting up jobs in line with product specifications and completing all relevant paperwork
• Carrying out job changeovers and machine set?ups safely and efficiently
• Running the slitting machine in line with safety, quality, and efficiency requirements
• Producing quality reference samples for testing and inspection
• Supporting the wider Finishing team as required, including FLT duties when trained
• Assisting with the training and support of other team members

This is a key role within the finishing operation, contributing directly to output, quality, and site performance.

Shift Pattern & Hours

This position operates on acontinental shift patternover a 4 week rotation:

• 2 x day shifts:06:25 – 18:30
• 2 x night shifts:18:25 – 06:30
• 5 days off

Each shift is12 hours 5 minutes, averaging36.25 hours per week.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary:just over£26,000 per annum
• Salary after probation:rises to just over£27,500 per annumupon successful completion of probation (typically 3–6 months)
• Holiday entitlement:20 days per year plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and onboarding provided
• Permanent, secure employment within an established manufacturing site

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in amanufacturing or production environment(preferred)
• Experience operating machinery within a finishing or conversion environment is advantageous
• Pedestrian forklift truck licence, or willingness to train
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality
• Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working a continental shift pattern