Machine Operator (Rice)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Company benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator for a permanent role in Rochester, Kent. The position offers a starting salary of £26,000 plus shift allowance, with training, progression opportunities and excellent company benefits.

You will set and operate production and packing machinery, perform quality checks, resolve basic machine stoppages and help improve production efficiency and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience as Machine Operator or Production Operative.
• Manufacturing / plant / FMCG background.
• Commutable to Rochester.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate production / packing machinery.
• Carry out quality checks and resolve machine stoppages.
• Support continuous improvement and waste-reduction activities.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Problem solving

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

Machine Operator

£26,000 + Shift Allowance + Training + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Rochester, Kent (Commutable from: Chatham, Gillingham, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Strood)

Are you a Machine Operator or Production Operative looking for a permanent position offering excellent training, career progression and a great working environment?

On offer is a stable role within a growing manufacturer where you will develop your technical skills, work with modern production machinery and have opportunities to progress as the company continues to expand.

This company are a well-established manufacturer currently going through an exciting period of growth and positive change. With new products, improved processes and increasing workload, they are looking to strengthen their production team.

On offer is a hands‑on position where you will set and operate production machinery, carry out quality checks, resolve basic machine stoppages and help improve production efficiency, quality and waste reduction.

This role would suit a Machine Operator or Production Operative looking for a secure position offering training, development and long‑term career progression.

The Role:

• Set and operate production / packing machinery
• Carry out quality checks, basic maintenance and resolve machine stoppages
• Support continuous improvement, efficiency and waste‑reduction activities

The Candidate:

• Machine Operator / Production Operative experience
• Manufacturing / plant / FMCG background
• Commutable to Rochester

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates