Machine/Production Operative ref 583

United in Recruitment; Heywood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Machine/Production Operative in Heywood, UK. This role offers a salary between £29,000 and £32,000 per annum, based on experience, with potential increases linked to performance. Responsibilities include setting up and operating flatbed routers and ensuring high-quality production. The successful candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills. This position involves a structured work schedule and several beneficial perks.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Flexible working arrangements

Additional holidays

Qualifications

• Proven setting and operating experience with woodworking machines is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work orders generated by internal sales teams.
• Set up flatbed router machines for both 2D and 5-axis capabilities.
• Machine simple & complex parts to technical drawings.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Tools

SCM flatbed routers

Biesse flatbed routers

Homag flatbed routers

Xilog programming

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Machine/Production Operative ref 583, Heywood

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Client:

United in Recruitment

Location:

Heywood, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

66581e60b817

Job Views:

16

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

My clients are a market leader in the manufacture, process and supply of plastic, insulation and rubber products to industry. With two strategically placed locations in the north-west of England, we are ideally positioned to service customers throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide. We are currently recruiting for them a Production/Machine Operative to join the team at the Manchester branch. Your role will involve providing support to the Production Manager by undertaking several daily organisational tasks as detailed below.

Starting salary £29-£32k per annum dependant on experience, with potential to increase based on performance, Including Pension Scheme Enrolment

Fri 7am-3pm

42.5 hours per week

On-site parking

Additional holidays on top of 28-day entitlement

Bi-annual performance reviews, including salary increase and bonus considerations

Great working environment with regular social events & charity fundraisers

Flexible working arrangements

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking work orders generated by the internal sales teams.
• Working in a production/manufacturing environment to deadlines. Working on your own initiative and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working to datum point X, Y, Z. To set up flatbed router machines for both 2D and 5 axis capabilities.
• Work with Xilog – programming & edit existing programs. Setting up tools & drills length and diameter.
• First inspection sign off, using measuring equipment to check parts are correct.
• Understand speeds & feeds to ensure high quality and efficient timings for different materials and items.
• Machine simple & complex parts to technical drawings
• Listen for unusual sounds or detect excessive vibration to pre-empt problems
• Ensure that machined products meet industry standard tolerances and / or specific drawing tolerances.
• Using hand tools to trim and deburr finished parts.
• Manage your tooling library including sharpening / regrinding each week & to repair / replace damaged

tooling.

• Recycling of material when appropriate to do so.

The candidate should:

• Display excellent health and safety awareness.
• Proven setting and operating experience with SCM, Biesse, Homag or similar flatbed routers (wood working machines) would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Show strong communication skills, decision making, and time management.

Please note that United In Recruitment can’t always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV’s received every day. Should you not receive a response within 2 working days please accept this as not been successful and United In Recruitment wish you all the best in your job search.