Machine Operator

South West Recruitment; Poole; Presencial; GBP 31.000 - 38.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

6-monthly production bonus

Death in Service benefit - 4x salary

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Allowance at 2 and 5 year

Resumo da vaga

South West Recruitment Ltd in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a Permanent Machine Operator to join a global food packaging manufacturer. The role involves operating extrusion equipment, meeting quality standards and following strict Health & Safety guidelines. Training is provided, with a rotating schedule after training.

Initially you’ll work 8.00am–4.00pm, then rotate to 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights. The position offers training, a generous benefits package and long-term career prospects.

Qualificações

• Technically capable with an interest in manufacturing machinery.
• Able to follow production procedures and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Operate extrusion machinery safely and efficiently.
• Meet production targets and quality standards.
• Check, measure and record product specifications.
• Take product samples in line with procedures.
• Dismantle and clean production equipment as required.
• Process and grind production scrap.
• Move finished materials to storage areas.
• Assist with stocktaking and housekeeping.

Conhecimentos

Technically minded

Manufacturing machinery

Accurate to procedures

Problem solving

Health & Safety awareness

Independent worker

Ferramentas

Forklift licences

Descrição da vaga

Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £15.88 per hour including shift allowance
Hours: Average 42 hours per week

We are recruiting for a Permanent Machine Operator to join a well-established global food packaging manufacturer based in Poole, Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is technically minded and enjoys working with production machinery. You will join a busy manufacturing team responsible for operating and monitoring extrusion equipment, with full training provided.

Training & Shift Pattern

You will initially work Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm during your training period.

Once trained, you will move onto a rotating 2 weeks of days followed by 2 weeks of nights:

Week 1 - Days (6am-6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 3 - Nights (6pm-6am): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 4 - Nights (6pm-6am): Wednesday & Thursday

The four-week pattern then repeats.

Sunday is counted as the first day of the working week, resulting in 48 paid hours in the first week and 36 hours in the second, averaging 42 hours per week.

The Role

Working within the extrusion department, you will be responsible for operating production equipment safely and efficiently whilst ensuring finished materials meet the required specifications.

Your duties will include:

• Starting up and monitoring extrusion machinery.
• Working to production targets and quality standards.
• Checking, measuring and recording product specifications.
• Taking product samples in accordance with procedures.
• Assisting with dismantling and cleaning production equipment.
• Processing and grinding production scrap.
• Moving finished materials to the appropriate storage locations.
• Assisting with stocktaking.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is technically minded with an interest in manufacturing machinery.
• Can work accurately to production procedures and deadlines.
• Has good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Has a good understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
• Is reliable and comfortable working the rotating day and night shift pattern.
• Previous extrusion or machine operating experience would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.
• Reach and Counterbalance Forklift licences would also be advantageous but are not essential.

• £15.88 per hour including shift allowance.
• Full training provided.
• 6-monthly production bonus.
• Death in Service benefit - 4x salary.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Long Service Allowance at 2 and 5 years.
• Safety boot contribution.
• Regular company events.
• Long-term opportunity with an established international manufacturer.

Job Title: Machine Operator Job Reference: 51165 Salary: £34,681 per year Sector: Location: