Machine Operator

Aspion; Poynton; On-site; GBP 19,451 - 22,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday

Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance

Annual pay reviews

Discretionary annual bonus

Company Pension

Full training and ongoing development

Job summary

Aspion is recruiting for a Machine Operator to join the team in Stockport on a Nights shift. You will operate tube laser machinery, cut steel to specifications, and support production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Training on days for 3-6 months is required, after which you will work nights with progression opportunities, a discretionary bonus, pension, and ongoing development within a steel processing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tube laser machinery.
• Experience in steel/manufacturing or engineering preferred.
• Overhead crane and forklift experience advantageous.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge.
• Attention to detail and ability to read technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate tube laser machinery to cut steel accurately in line with cutting specifications.
• Safely operate overhead gantry cranes.
• Work to production schedules and instructions to achieve daily targets.
• Carry out inspections on lasers, cranes and machinery.
• Complete production paperwork and stock checks accurately.
• Perform quality inspections using measuring equipment to ensure products meet specification.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean and organised.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe systems of work in accordance with ISO 45001.
• Report machinery defects, accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.

Skills

Tube laser machinery

Quality inspections

Health & Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift experience

Job description

Machine Operator - Nights

Location: Stockport

Salary: £14.12 whilst training, rising to £16.02 once on Nights

Shift: Sunday to Thursday | Nights | 22:00-06:00

Reference: ASPLIV

MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE TRAINING ON DAYS FOR 3-6 MONTHS

Our client is looking to recruit a Machine Operative to join their growing team in Stockport.

Working within a busy steel processing environment, you'll be responsible for operating tube laser machinery, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards while supporting efficient production output. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that offers long term stability, ongoing training, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tube laser machinery to cut steel accurately in line with cutting specifications.
• Safely operate overhead gantry cranes.
• Work to production schedules and instructions to achieve daily targets.
• Carry out inspections on lasers, cranes and machinery.
• Complete production paperwork and stock checks accurately.
• Perform quality inspections using measuring equipment to ensure products meet specification.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean and organised.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe systems of work in accordance with ISO 45001.
• Report machinery defects, accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.

Experience

• Previous experience operating machinery highly desirable.
• Previous experience operating tube laser machinery desirable but not essential.
• Experience within a steel, manufacturing or engineering desirable.
• Overhead crane and/or forklift experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work from technical cutting specifications.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Package Details

• £14.12 whilst training - rising to £16.02 once on Nights
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance
• Annual pay reviews
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company Pension
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.

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