Machine Operator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 38,683,000 - 53,841,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Shopping discounts

Product sample periodic

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Machine Operator for a leading food manufacturer on a clean, automated site in Crumlin, Wales. The role offers flexible shifts and potential permanent placement.

You will operate a range of machinery, pack finished units, and maintain strict quality and hygiene standards across the production line. Reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery or on a fast-paced line.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work weekends when required.
• Committed to food safety and hygiene procedures.
• A proactive team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain high quality and hygiene standards across the line.
• Follow Company and Client procedures and health & safety rules.
• Communicate issues promptly and assist with training others.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team spirit

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Manpower UK seeks a Machine Operator for a leading food manufacturer in Newbridge, with work based at a clean, automated site in Crumlin.

This temporary role pays £13.50 to £18.79 hourly, rising to £45.76 for overtime. You will handle diverse machinery, pack finished units, and complete documentation while upholding strict quality and hygiene standards across the production line. Flexible shifts are available, though weekend availability is preferred. The contract offers strong prospects for permanent placement. Suitable candidates should be reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable with physical tasks in a manufacturing setting.

A leading food manufacturer is looking for flexible Machine Operators to work on a production line in its modern, automated, and clean site based in Crumlin, Wales - 15 miles from Newport and 10 miles from Cwmbran and Caerphilly. PAY: Paying from £13.50-£18.79 per hour + up to £45.76 per hour for overtime shifts. SHIFTS: Various shifts available but preferably you will be able to work all or some weekends. The contract is on-going with strong temp to perm opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing :

• To operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line ready to send through to distribution whilst completing all paperwork.
• To ensure a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process.
• To maintain excellent hygiene standards in line with Company/ Client procedure.
• To communicate any issues as they arise.
• To follow all Company and Client procedures.
• To adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• To work in a flexible and organised manner.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of any other team members.
• To carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or Manager.
• To understand and comply with the Company''s Health and Safety Policy Statement.

What You Will Bring :

• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Possess a good level of numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns and work to tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator able to work well in a team.
• The ability to work on fast moving production lines.
• Forward thinking and possessing a can do attitude.
• Ability to pass Level 2 Food Safety.
• Ability to be flexible, quality conscious, and to problem solve.
• Experience of working in a similar food production sector (desirable)
• Knowledge of food production, food hygiene and associated procedures (desirable).

What You Will Get :

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Pension and annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro‑rota for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays).
• Free parking, shopping discounts and free case of product periodically!