Machine Operator/Quality Inspector

Aqumen Business Solutions; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday including bank, P

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established UK manufacturing business for a Machine Relief Inspector to join its night shift operation in Mirfield. This is a hands-on role focusing on inspecting products, maintaining quality and supporting production machinery.

You will carry out regular quality inspections, check against specs, complete paperwork, and work with shift managers to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience performing quality checks or inspections.
• Good mechanical awareness and problem-solving.
• Ability to use computerised production equipment.
• Good English, maths and paperwork accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular quality inspections during production.
• Check products against customer specs and orders.
• Complete and sign quality inspection paperwork.
• Operate and check production equipment safely.
• Record test results and downtime in the shop-floor system.
• Assist with continuous improvement and general production duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality checks

Mechanical awareness

Computerised machinery

Problem solving

Basic computer literacy

English literacy

Maths skills

Paperwork accuracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

Machine Relief Inspector - Fixed Night Shift

Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 22:00-06:00
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Shift: Permanent fixed nights

Aqumen Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established UK manufacturing business for an experienced Machine Relief Inspector to join its night shift operation in Mirfield.

This is a hands-on production and quality role where you will be responsible for inspecting manufactured products, maintaining quality standards and supporting the smooth operation of production machinery.

The Role

As a Machine Relief Inspector, you will ensure products are manufactured to the correct customer specification while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and productivity.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out regular quality inspections throughout production.
• Checking products against customer specifications and production orders.
• Completing and signing off quality inspection paperwork.
• Opening and closing production orders correctly.
• Covering the Inspector during breaks and as required.
• Operating and checking production equipment safely.
• Checking settings on guillotines, pad stackers, band knives and bagging machinery.
• Following safe procedures when operating the band knife and changing blades.
• Ensuring finished products are correctly labelled and barcoded.
• Recording quality test results accurately.
• Recording production stoppages and downtime using the shop-floor computer system.
• Identifying and reporting mechanical or quality issues.
• Working with Shift Managers, Machine Foremen and Maintenance teams to resolve production problems.
• Removing production waste and ensuring waste equipment remains operational.
• Replacing packaging materials such as tubes and bags when required.
• Supporting continuous improvement and general production duties.
• Keeping your work area clean, safe and organised.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience carrying out quality checks or inspections.
• Good mechanical awareness.
• Experience working with computerised production equipment or machinery.
• Good problem-solving skills.Basic computer literacy.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Basic maths skills.
• The ability to accurately complete production and quality paperwork.
• Good communication skills.
• A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Good timekeeping, attendance and reliability.
• The ability to work safely and follow procedures.
• A good level of physical fitness for a manufacturing environment.

Experience working with carding machines, lappers or similar manufacturing machinery would be advantageous.

Hours & Pay

Fixed Night Shift

Monday to Friday
22:00 - 06:00
£14.00 per hour

Additional hours may be available depending on operational requirements.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing operation offering:

• Monday to Friday working.
• Fixed night shifts.
• £14.00 per hour.
• Additional hours where available.
• 28 days' paid holiday including bank holidays.
• Pens