Machine Operator

Oadby Conveyors Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 30 days

Life assurance

Free car parking

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Long service awards

Free eye tests

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Oadby Plastics is seeking a Machine Operator to join the Semi Finished team. You will set and operate a range of woodworking machinery to produce Semi-Finished goods with emphasis on accuracy, safety and quality.

The role requires practical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered as part of a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Good English, Maths and IT skills.
• Self-manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Beam, Panel, Band & Upcut Saws, Thicknessers and Centreless Grinders.
• Machining duties to produce standard PrepPro chopping boards.
• Contribute to team performance and KPI achievement.
• Adhere to company processes to ensure right-first-time standard.
• Complete reporting and quality checks.
• Carry out daily safety checks for department equipment.
• Educate and mentor new team members on efficiencies.

Skills

English

Maths

IT skills

Tools

Beam Saws

Panel Saws

Thicknessers

Job description

Permanent, Full Time, Hours - Week 1 (Early Shift): Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 Week 2 (Late Shift): Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15, Friday, 13:45 – 19:45

About Us

Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.

We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work. Our modern, comfortable facilities span over 225,000 sq. ft across distribution and production, providing a professional and well equipped place to work.

Our Head Office is based in Leicestershire, conveniently located just off the M1/M69 on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate. Alongside this, our additional branches and sister companies operate across the UK, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to our customers nationwide.

At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward thinking business.

What you will be doing

Working as part of the Semi Finished team, the Machine Operator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and timely production of all Semi-Finished goods. You’ll be responsible for Setting and operating our range of Beam, Panel, Band & Upcut Saws, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and a strong focus on safety and quality throughout the process. In this role, you’ll help keep the team running smoothly and support our wider goals across the department.

You day to day responsibilities include: -

• Setting and operating our range of Beam, Panel, Band & Upcut Saws, as well as our range of Thicknessers and Centreless Grinders.
• Undertaking machining duties to produce our standard range of PrepPro chopping boards.
• Positively contribute towards team performance in working towards achieving personal and company objectives including KPI’s.
• Apply company processes to support a right first time standard.
• Completing all reporting and quality check procedures.
• Carry out all necessary daily safety checks associated with the department’s equipment.
• Educate and mentor new team members on achieving maximum efficiencies.

What are we looking for

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands on, and takes pride in producing high quality work. You’ll need to be comfortable working as part of a team, have a proactive attitude, and be willing to support the wider semi finished area when needed. The ideal person will have strong practical skills, good attention to detail, and a positive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A good understanding of English, Maths and IT skills.
• Must be able to self manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines set.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with all work colleagues.
• Experience of using any woodworking machinery, including Beam Saws, Panel Saws or Thicknessers is desirable but not essential
• Can demonstrate a level of practical skills in a previous role.
• FLT licence of any kind would be beneficial.
• Salary competitive per hour depending on experience
• Company profit share scheme
• Hours – Week 1 (Early Shift): Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00. Week 2 (Late Shift): Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15, Friday, 13:45 – 19:45
• Pension
• Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
• Life assurance
• Free car parking
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Long service awards
• Free eye tests
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

Must be able to self manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and have a good understanding of Maths and English