Machine Operator

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Production Operator for a well-established food packaging manufacturer in Rotherham. You will operate and monitor automated machinery to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.

The role involves changing over machines, recording production data, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards in a clean, modern facility. Weekly rotating shifts and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour provide a stable, long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role (food or packaging desirable but not essential)
• Comfortable working with machinery and automated equipment
• Good attention to detail and quality awareness
• Able to follow processes, procedures and safety standards
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operating and minding production machinery used in the manufacture of food packaging
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Carrying out basic machine adjustments and changeovers
• Identifying and reporting faults or quality issues
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with food hygiene, safety and quality standards
• Keeping the production area clean, tidy and compliant with site standards
• Wearing correct PPE
• Following hand-washing and hygiene protocols
• Adhering to clean-as-you-go and housekeeping rules

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operator to join a well-established food packaging manufacturer based in Rotherham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clean, modern manufacturing environment producing packaging used by leading food brands.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring automated production machinery to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and minding production machinery used in the manufacture of food packaging
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Carrying out basic machine adjustments and changeovers
• Identifying and reporting faults or quality issues
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with food hygiene, safety and quality standards
• Keeping the production area clean, tidy and compliant with site standards
• Wearing correct PPE
• Following hand-washing and hygiene protocols
• Adhering to clean-as-you-go and housekeeping rules

Duration: This is an ongoing temporary assignment

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: Pay for this role is £12.71 per hour

Working Hours: This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:Week 1: 05:45 - 14:00Week 2: 13:45 - 22:00Monday to Thursday with early finishes on a Friday.

Closing Date: 20261120

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role (food or packaging desirable but not essential)
• Comfortable working with machinery and automated equipment
• Good attention to detail and quality awareness
• Able to follow processes, procedures and safety standards
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team