Machine Operator

The Sure Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging firm in the UK is seeking a full-time Machine Operator. The role involves setting up and maintaining industrial machinery, ensuring production quality, and working in rotating shifts. Ideal candidates have experience in machinery operation and a strong commitment to safety standards. This position offers excellent training, career growth, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for skills development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating industrial machinery, preferably from a manufacturing background.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain industrial machinery to ensure smooth production.
• Monitor production processes to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and uphold company quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets.
• Report and resolve any machine or process issues promptly.

Skills

Operating industrial machinery

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Commitment to safety standards

Job description

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Machine Operator (Rotating Shifts - Full-Time)

SureStaffing UK Ltd are currently recruiting Machine Operator for our client, a globally recognised leader in the packaging industry, based in Featherstone, West Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity with excellent training and long-term career growth.

Ideal Candidate for the Machine Operator Role Will Have:

• Previous experience operating industrial machinery (manufacturing background preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance issues
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

Responsibilities and Duties of a Machine Operator:

• Set up, operate, and maintain industrial machinery to ensure smooth production
• Monitor production processes to maintain efficiency and product quality
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on equipment
• Follow safety protocols and uphold company quality standards
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets
• Report and resolve any machine or process issues promptly

Shift Pattern for a Machine Operator:

Pay Rate for a Machine Operator:

• 12.21/hour
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for skills development and career progression
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

SureStaffing UK Ltd are acting as an employment business for temporary assignments and an employment agency for permanent placements. We are a proud Equal Opportunities employer.

If you interested in this job and deem yourself as suitable then please apply today or please call 0113 3502100

SureStaffing UK Limited are acting as an employment business for temporary assignments and an employment agency for permanent placements.

Sure Staffing UK Ltd are a proud Equal Opportunities employer, and do not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy is available on request.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion, however we will keep your CV and details on our database for 6 months and as soon as we have a vacancy that suits, we will be in touch.