Machine Operator / Production Operative (AWDO-P15221) in Chesterfield)

AWD online; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension - auto enrolment

Grocery Aid providing free emotional,

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a diligent Machine Operator / Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing team in Chesterfield. You will operate machinery, pack materials and support safe, efficient production with strict hygiene and quality standards.

Shift patterns are available: 6.00am–2.00pm or 2.00pm–10.00pm, Monday to Friday. This full-time, permanent role emphasizes teamwork, safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience
• Able to carry out regular heavy lifting safely
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience in a fast-paced environment (Desirable)
• Factory experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Machine Set-Up: Set up machinery ready for production cycles
• Machine Operation: Operate machinery safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Equipment Checks: Inspect machinery for defects or malfunctions
• Line Changeovers: Carry out effective changeovers, including product size changes
• Packing and Handling: Pack materials and carry out heavy lifting safely
• Hygiene and Food Safety: Follow strict hygiene procedures to support food safety standards
• Teamwork: Work effectively with colleagues to support production requirements

Skills

Previous machine operating experience

Excellent personal hygiene

Strong attention to detail

Reliable, safety-conscious

Team player

Heavy lifting

Job description

Machine Operator / Production Operative

Join a busy manufacturing team in a hands-on role operating machinery, packing materials and supporting safe, efficient production. Previous machine operating experience, attention to detail and a strong approach to hygiene and safety are essential.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Production Operator, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operator, Line Operative, Packing Operative

SALARY: £13.61 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS

SHIFT 1: Monday to Friday / 6.00am to 2.00pm

SHIFT 2: Monday to Friday / 2.00pm to 10.00pm

JOB OVERVIEW

A hands-on opportunity is available for an experienced Machine Operator / Production Operative to support a busy manufacturing operation where safety, quality and teamwork matter.

Working closely with the Factory Manager and wider team, the Machine Operator / Production Operative will help keep production running efficiently while maintaining strict hygiene standards.

The Machine Operator / Production Operative will combine machinery operation, packing, line changeovers and routine equipment checks in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES

• Machine Set-Up: Set up machinery ready for production cycles
• Machine Operation: Operate machinery safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Equipment Checks: Inspect machinery for defects or malfunctions
• Line Changeovers: Carry out effective changeovers, including product size changes
• Packing and Handling: Pack materials and carry out heavy lifting safely
• Hygiene and Food Safety: Follow strict hygiene procedures to support food safety standards
• Teamwork: Work effectively with colleagues to support production requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous machine operating experience
• Able to carry out regular heavy lifting and other physical duties safely
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team

DESIRABLE

• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Factory experience

BENEFITS

• Free on-site parking
• Pension - auto enrolment
• Grocery Aid providing free emotional, practical and financial support

Appointment is subject to a drugs and alcohol test