Machine Operator

The Best Connection; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting a Machine Operator to join a busy printing and packaging production team in the Keighley Area. The role is a temporary to permanent opportunity, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour.

You will set up and operate printing and window patching machinery, monitor quality, perform basic maintenance, and work to production schedules. Flexible to occasional Saturdays, this is a full-time day-shift role with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in print, packaging, production, or converting environments would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operating printing and window patching machinery.
• Setting up and preparing machines for production runs.
• Monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working to production schedules and customer specifications.
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area.

Skills

Machinery operation

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability and learning mindset

Job description

Machine Operator (Printing & Packaging)

Keighley Area

£12.71 per hour

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 4:30pm | Friday: 7:00am to 4:00pm

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established manufacturer within the print and packaging industry, is looking to recruit a Machine Operator to join their busy production team on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing experience who is looking to secure long-term employment with a successful local business.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating printing and window patching machinery.


• Setting up and preparing machines for production runs.


• Monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process.


• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting.


• Working to production schedules and customer specifications.


• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.


• Maintaining a clean and organised work area.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience within print, packaging, production, or converting environments would be advantageous.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.


• Reliable, hardworking, and keen to learn.


• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional Saturdays when required to support business demands.

What's On Offer?

• £12.71 per hour.


• Full-time, day-shift role.


• Monday to Friday working pattern.


• Early finish every Friday.


• Temporary to permanent opportunity.


• Occasional Saturday overtime available.


• Supportive working environment.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.