Machine Operators

Adecco Portugal; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring Machine Operatives in Newton Aycliffe to work in a busy manufacturing environment. You will operate machinery, pick/pack, perform quality checks and ensure packaging aligns with orders, while adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Shifts are 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, and 22:00–06:00, with 38 hours per week and overtime available. The role is ongoing, temporary, with pay starting at £17.84 per hour and rising to £19.11 per hour after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience of Production/ Operating Machinery within a Manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic, changing environment.
• Ability to follow process and product standards and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Pick and pack products as required.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure correct packaging matches product and order.

Skills

Production experience

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Team communication

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Hygiene standards

Shift flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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

• Location - Aycliffe
• Positions to start ASAP, ongoing
• Shift patterns - 3 Shift pattern Morning, afternoon and nights - (06:00 - 14:00) (14:00 - 22:00) (22:00 - 06:00)
• Hours per week - 38 hrs.
• Rate of pay - 17.84 ph rising to £19.11 ph after 12 weeks
• Length of contract - ongoing
• Plus Overtime rates available Positions are temporary ongoing, Not Permanent.

Job Role

• 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

• 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

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.