Machine Operator

The Best Connection; Thornton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance for afternoons and n

Job summary

The Best Connection in Blackpool is seeking a technically minded Machine Operator / Multi-Skilled Technician to operate and troubleshoot specialist stick pack machinery.

After an initial training period, you will work on permanent shifts with shift allowances and potential progression. The role offers full training and a clear temp-to-perm pathway within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Technically minded with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting machinery preferred.
• Comfort with complex settings and changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and optimise specialist stick pack machinery.
• Adjust machines to maximise efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot faults and diagnose production issues.
• Support changeovers and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Technical mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

Machine Operator / Multi-Skilled Technician

Blackpool

£13.00 per hour during training

£13.00 - £19.00 per hour after training (depending on experience and performance)

Additional shift allowance for afternoon and night shifts

Temporary to Permanent

Are you a technically minded problem-solver who enjoys working with complex machinery? We are looking for a switched-on, multi-skilled individual to join a busy manufacturing operation, operating and troubleshooting specialist stick pack machinery.

This role would suit someone who enjoys understanding how machines work, making adjustments, identifying faults, and finding solutions. Food manufacturing experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The Role

• Operating, setting up and optimising specialist stick pack machinery.
• Working with equipment that has 40-60 different settings and parameters.
• Troubleshooting faults and diagnosing production issues.
• Making machine adjustments to maximise efficiency and product quality.
• Supporting changeovers and continuous improvement activities.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

What We're Looking For

• A technically minded individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience operating, setting, adjusting or troubleshooting machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically under pressure.
• A multi-skilled approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience from manufacturing, engineering, CNC, packaging or production environments would be highly advantageous.
• Someone who enjoys getting to the root cause of issues and finding solutions.

Shifts

Following training, positions are available on:

• 6am-2pm
• 2pm-10pm (shift allowance payable)
• 10pm-6am (shift allowance payable)

All successful candidates will complete approximately 6 weeks of training on day shifts before moving onto their permanent shift pattern.

What's On Offer?

• Full training provided
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Competitive pay progression following training
• Shift allowance for afternoons and nights
• Opportunity to develop specialist machinery skills
• Long-term career prospects with a growing business

If you're the type of person who enjoys working with complex machinery, solving problems, and keeping production running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.