Machine Operator

Nicholas Associates; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)

Pension scheme (5% employer contrib)

Death-in-service payment (4x salary)

Salary increases based on company grad

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Machine Operator for a permanent position in the Broxtowe area. The role involves setting and operating manufacturing equipment, supporting fellow operators, and performing quality checks to ensure output meets strict standards.

The successful candidate will work a 37.5-hour week with day and night shift options, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for training and progression within a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting/operating manufacturing machinery in a production environment.
• Competent with computers to a basic level.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as verniers and calipers.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Assist other Machine Operators.
• Carry out quality checks and duties.
• Adjust/replace tooling as required.
• Perform general manufacturing tasks.

Skills

Machinery operation

Basic computer skills

Measurement tools (verniers/calipers)

Attention to detail

Job description

The basics:

Job Title: Machine Operator

Role: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Broxtowe

Pay:

• Days: £13.06 per hour
• Nights: £17.06 per hour
• Earnings of £26,000 to £28,000 and upwards achievable

Contracted Hours per week = 37.5

Shift:

• Days: Mon-Thurs (7.00am-3.30pm) and Fri (7.00am-12.30pm)
• Nights: approx. every 6-8 weeks and you would work in two-week blocks Mon-Wed (8.00pm-6am) and Thurs (8pm-5.30am)

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
• Salary increases based on company grading system
• Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Death-in-service payment (4x salary)

Overview:

Working in first class manufacturing facilities for a company that have production sites across the world we now require an additional Machine Operator to join the team.

This is a permanent role employed directly with the company who can offer stability due to the products that they make and real training and progression.

Role Overview:

You will play a key role in supporting manufacturing by setting and operating manufacturing equipment and machinery, assisting other Machine Operators, carrying out quality duties, adjusting/replacing tooling and carrying out general manufacturing requirements.

Ideal candidate / Machine Operator may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience of setting/operating manufacturing machinery with a production/manufacturing environment.
• Competent with computers to a basic level
• Any measuring skills - using verniers/callipers etc.
• Good attention to detail
• Physically fitCommutable from:

Nottingham, Stapleford, Derby, Long Eaton, Heanor, Ilkeston and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.