Machine Operator

Manpower Group (UK); North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) in the United Kingdom is seeking a mechanically minded production operator to join a structured manufacturing environment. You will set up production machines, load materials, and manually operate equipment to produce parts. You will follow SOPs, ensure product quality, and record production data.

Experience in manufacturing is desirable and health and safety awareness is essential. This role offers stable hours and on-site work, with training provided to develop skills in a

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how machines work.
• Practical mechanical skills to support machine setup and day-to-day operation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail to support product quality control.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry and production recording.
• Comfort working to standard operating procedures while using judgement to resolve routine issues.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Health and safety awareness and a responsible approach to working around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up production machines in line with written or verbal instructions and general operating procedures.
• Load raw materials into machines safely and correctly.
• Manually operate machines to perform production operations and/or produce parts.
• Unload finished product from the machine and prepare it for the next stage of production.
• Apply judgement and selectivity when following procedures to maintain consistent output.
• Operate with control over product quality, ensuring work meets required standards.
• Complete basic data entry tasks and record relevant production information using computer systems where required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machine setup

Following instructions

Attention to detail

Basic computer use

SOPs

Production experience desirable

Health and safety awareness

Job description

If you're mechanically minded and enjoy operating machinery in a structured setting, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and contribute to a reliable production operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up production machines in line with written or verbal instructions and general operating procedures.
• Load raw materials into machines safely and correctly.
• Manually operate machines to perform production operations and/or produce parts.
• Unload finished product from the machine and prepare it for the next stage of production.
• Apply judgement and selectivity when following procedures to maintain consistent output.
• Operate with control over product quality, ensuring work meets required standards.
• Complete basic data entry tasks and record relevant production information using computer systems where required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how machines work.
• Practical mechanical skills to support machine setup and day-to-day operation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail to support product quality control.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry and production recording.
• Comfort working to standard operating procedures while using judgement to resolve routine issues.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Health and safety awareness and a responsible approach to working around machinery.

Working Hours

• Week 1: Tuesday 6am-6pm (6-6), Wednesday 6am-6pm (6-6), Thursday 6am-6pm (6-6), Friday 6am-10am (6-10am). Total hours physically worked: 40.
• Week 1 time sheet: On the Friday of week 1, complete 6-12pm on your time sheet to allow for two additional hours, bringing the total to 42 hours over the two-week period.
• Week 2: Tuesday 6pm-6am (6-6 nights), Wednesday 6pm-6am (6-6 nights), Thursday 6pm-6am (6-6 nights). Total hours: 36.
• Week 1 time sheet total: 42 hours.
• Week 2 time sheet total: 36 hours.