Machine Operator

LINDAL Group; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonuses

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd. in Leighton Buzzard, UK, is seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team. You will operate lines, perform basic interventions, run quality checks and handle materials to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing.

No prior experience is required as we provide a full training programme and clear progression paths across our shifts. Join us to develop hands-on skills in a supportive, growth‑minded environment.

Excellent shift patterns and benefits support your development.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Full training programme provided.
• Opportunities with multiple career progression pathways.

Responsibilities

• Operate, oversee and control machines and equipment within the production environment.
• Supply machines with required components and materials.
• Perform machine changeovers and support basic interventions in case of technical or mechanical issues.
• Perform regular quality checks during production to ensure product conformity.
• Prepare documentation for completed goods for packaging.
• Inspecting products for quality and completing necessary documentation.

Job description

Your Role

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and handling automatic lines. The role ensures stable, safe, and efficient production by performing machine operations, basic interventions, quality checks, and material handling in accordance with production, quality, and safety requirements.

Your Responsibilities

To be part of a well established team on our production shifts.

No experience necessary.

Full training programme to become a well rounded Production Operator.

Opportunities with multiple career progression pathways.

• Operate, Oversee and Control machines and equipment within the production environment.
• Construct and build components utilizing manual tools and machinery.
• Supply machines with required components and materials.
• Operate and handle automatic lines.
• Perform machine changeovers and support basic interventions in case of technical or mechanical issues.
• Use simple maths to verify precise dimensions.
• Manage supplies and instruments within our Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Perform regular quality checks during production to ensure product conformity.
• Prepare documentation for completed goods for packaging.
• Operate several machines simultaneously.
• Boxing and preparing items for handovers and distribution.
• Inspecting products for quality and completing necessary documentation.
• Identifying and help resolve malfunctions in the production environment.
• Pack finished goods, wrap pallets, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Share best practise and ideas for improvements with management and team

Your Benefits

• We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop, supported by the entire management team.
• Attendance Bonuses.
• Shift Patterns :
• Rotating Shift 6 ON - 3 OFF (Early 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, Late 2:00pm - 10:00 pm)
• Additional benefits include:
  • Pension Scheme
  • Flexible holidays with 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank holidays
  • Health Cash Plans
  • EAP
  • Wellbeing and Healthy Living programme
  • Financial and Legal Wellbeing programme
  • Free Hot Drinks
  • Discounts at numerous Supermarkets Shopping
  • Access to exclusive deals and discounts on products or services
  • End of year Shut Down

Your profile

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable performing tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Prior background as a machine operator or in a related position is desirable. (But not necessary).
• Good fundamentals in Maths and written English.

Your contact

Kris Nagiah

LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd.

Cherrycourt Way, Stanbridge Road

LU7 4UH Leighton Buzzard

Your Workplace

LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd. is located in a market town in Bedfordshire with good access to the M1 and A5 and public transport.

We are a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and supply of aerosol dispensing packaging solutions tailored to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs and market applications.

Our product offering includes a comprehensive range of valves, actuators, barrier packs and associated accessories that address the technical and aesthetic dispensing requirements, enabling customers to differentiate and excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

About Us

LINDAL Group is a family-owned, global leader in aerosol packaging solutions. We develop and manufacture the technology behind aerosol products for trusted brands, including valves, actuators and barrier pack systems, across 12 production sites worldwide. From deodorants and room sprays to spray paint and whipped cream, our engineering shapes products used by millions every day.