Machine Operators

Adecco; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Machine Operatives for a manufacturing client in Newton Aycliffe. You will operate machinery, conduct quality inspections, and ensure safety compliance. The position offers 38 hours per week at £17.67 per hour, plus overtime, with a contract length of 12 months. Applicants should have experience in a manufacturing setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to follow processes and technical instructions.
• Must be able to multitask and maintain concentration.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Conduct quality inspections and calibrate scales.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.

Skills

Experience of Production/Operating Machinery

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Good attention to detail

Teamwork and communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a number of Machine Operatives for our client based in Newton Aycliffe.

Location - Aycliffe

Positions to start ASAP, ongoing

Hours per week - 38 hrs. Rate of pay - £17.67 per hour. Length of contract - 12 months / ongoing. Plus overtime rates available

Responsibilities

• Working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Operating Machinery
• Picking, Packing
• Quality inspection
• Check correct packaging matches product and order
• Calibrate Scales
• Calibrate Scales in line instruction sheet; complete more frequently if required
• Check product against templates to ensure correct size, shape & holes in correct place
• Quality - complete visual checks
• Quality checks - complete everytime a new jumbo is loaded, check correct size, shape & holes
• Undertake housekeeping roles
• Clean machines, report any damage found
• Complete required machine clean at specified intervals
• Work fully in accordance with all local area and plant safety rules, risk assessments and HazCards including correct PPE / RPE etc. as required when performing duties
• Communicate proactively with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• To participate in improvement or problem-solving teams
• Communicate the results of assigned tasks through lead hands

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential Skills
• Applicants must have experience of Production/ Operating Machinery within a Manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of working and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, changing environment, follow standard work in a continuous improvement environment
• Ability to follow process and product standards and technical instructions to allow for product and process experimentation including noting results where required
• Must be able to liaise with support teams to help problem solve product, process and machine issues
• Good attention to detail
• Be able to work as part of a team; we are looking for a confident individual with good communication skills and good attention to detail
• Possess good physical stamina, ability to climb steps and undertake manual handling activities
• Ability to maintain concentration levels during routine activities
• Good levels of hygiene
• Able to multitask as required
• Good time keeping and ability to be flexible and work shifts including weekends where required

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