Manufacturing Operative

Siddall & Hilton; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 29,862 - 36,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay - £33,180 per annum

34 days paid leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Paid charity volunteering days

Employee referral scheme

Discount platform access

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Free EV charging points

On-site shower facilities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A manufacturing company in England is seeking a Machine Operator to oversee the operation of automated welding machinery. This role involves adhering to strict health and safety guidelines while ensuring product quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have practical experience in a production environment, the ability to work rotating shifts, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards. The position offers competitive pay, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a work environment.
• Ability to interpret machine diagrams for setup.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed welding machinery while ensuring safety standards.
• Carry out machine adjustments to enhance efficiency.
• Quality check final products to meet specifications.

Skills

Practical experience in a production environment

Strong commitment to safety

Experience using hand tools

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift truck license

Job description

Who We Are

At Siddall and Hilton, we’re proud to be a market leader in manufacturing high-quality wire mesh products. Established in 1895, we combine a rich history with a culture that values innovation and inclusivity.

About The Role

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation- 06.00-14.00/ 14.00-22.00/ 22.00-06.00 (Monday–Friday).

Closing date: 23rd March 2026

We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable, team focused and driven
• Continuous improvement focused
• Flexible, focused and willing to learn

When you start your journey with us as a Machine Operator, your career begins with a comprehensive training program, designed to help you confidently operate an automated mesh welding machine.

This role is well suited to a practical, hands-on individual with experience in machine operation—someone who takes pride in working with mechanical systems and isn’t afraid to get involved in a physically active, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to all times.
• Operating fully automated high-speed resistance welding machinery.
• Undertaking machine setting adjustments to ensure optimum efficiency, achieving targets and deadlines.
• Carrying out complex machine set-up, according to detailed machine drawings.
• Working with your wider team to solve problems and improve ways of working.
• Manufacturing and quality checking, to ensure all products meet tolerance specifications.
• Ensuring housekeeping standards are always maintained.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Practical experience in a production or mechanical environment, with responsibility for setting and operating machinery
• A strong commitment to safety and product quality
• Experience using hand tools (e.g., Allen keys, hammers, screwdrivers).
• Computer literate at basic level
• Able to work all three shifts rotating early, late, and night shifts.

If you also have the following, that’s great, but we can train you in these areas if not:

• Basic understanding of drawings and measurements.
• Forklift truck (FLT) license.
• GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above or equivalent
• Prior experience in manufacturing or production, even better if you have experience of welding automation or mesh making in another sector.

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay - £33,180 per annum
• 34 days paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays. You can carry over up to 5 days for additional flexibility if needed.
• Industry-leading salary sacrifice pension scheme, to help you grow your retirement savings while helping you pay less tax.
• Life assurance scheme equivalent to 4 times salary
• Paid charity volunteering days
• Long service awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Pirkx platform with access to a broad range of discounts and offers
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to a free personal financial coach with Octopus Money Coach
• Enjoy free on-site parking or a short walk from the train station.
• Free on-site EV charging points.
• Team garden space, canteen and games area.
• On-site shower facilities and cycle shelter.
• Employee assistance programme

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a career in manufacturing with excellent training and benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer, inviting applications from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusivity in our workforce.

As a member of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter, we are guided by its five core principles: opportunity, security, wellbeing, fulfilment, and employee voice.

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