Machine Operator

Aspired Talent Ltd; Glazebury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Machine Operative to join a joinery production team in Warrington. This role involves operating various machinery and ensuring high-quality production. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing, attention to detail, and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a four-day workweek, and numerous employee benefits including free refreshments and gym membership.

Benefits

Free Refreshments

Free food

4 day week

Free Gym Membership

Discretionary Quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is ideal.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality is required.
• Good communication and basic record-keeping skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of machinery including cross-cut saws and moulders.
• Produce timber components with a focus on quality.
• Carry out safety checks, routine maintenance, and work area cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing or production environment

Comfortable operating and setting machinery

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Aspired talent are looking for a Machine Operative to join our client in Warrington. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of machinery and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking joinery production team.

4 Day Week! 5am to 3pm Monday to Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Operating a range of machinery including cross-cut saws, moulders, and return-end window board machines.
• Producing timber components to exact specifications with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Priming MDF components using manual or spray processes.
• Using finishing equipment such as shrink-wrap machines to prepare goods for dispatch.
• Carrying out safety and quality checks, routine maintenance, and changeovers.
• Keeping work areas clean and safe in line with 5S and health & safety standards.
• Recording production data and reporting any issues to supervisors.
• Working collaboratively across the team and adapting to changing production needs.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (ideally timber or joinery, but not essential).
• Comfortable operating and setting machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• A proactive, flexible team player willing to learn and adapt.
• Good communication and basic record-keeping skills.

Incredible Benefits

• Free Refreshments
• Free food
• 4 day week (role specific)
• Book-swap/library
• Employee Drop-in sessions
• Free, private parking
• 247.5 hours holiday including Bank Holidays (Minimum for full time, 37.5 hour 5 day week)
• On-site shower facility
• No weekends / bank holidays
• Christmas closedown
• Free Annual Uniform
• VDU USERS ELIGIBLE FROM START DATE: Eyecare vouchers

After Successful Completion of Probation

• Personal health policy (dental, optical, retail discounts etc)
• Free Gym Membership at Santos Health & Fitness
• Employee Assistance Program (free & confidential support & counselling)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Refer a friend programme (£1,000 bonus on successful referral of a friend for a live vacancy)
• Discretionary Quarterly bonus
• Death in Service Benefit (1.5x annual salary beneficiary nomination)
• Marriages & births are celebrated with a small gift from the company

Employee Recognition

• Recognition of service award - 10, 20 & 25 years
• Significant Birthday gift voucher

Social

• Summer trip - Haydock Races - all expenses paid summer day out
• Winter trip - Local pub / last working day

Social - Family

• Pantomime tickets

Charitable

• Annual charity fund-raising
• Annual grant nomination for a local community, organisation, or good cause

Comms

• Quarterly newsletter
• Quarterly briefing

Full training and ongoing development opportunities

Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

Modern machinery and a clean working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities to grow within an evolving business

Apply Today!

If you\'re ready to build a solid future and be part of a business that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we\'d love to hear from you