Skilled Machine Operator - 4 day week

SeeMeHired.com; Saintfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Skilled Machine Operator to join their team in Carryduff. This role features a 4-day workweek from Monday to Thursday, focusing on operating and maintaining production machinery. Candidates should have experience with machine operations, adhere to safety standards, and possess at least 5 GCSEs. The position comes with generous annual leave, health care benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

4-day working week

25 days annual leave

Health Care Plan

Life assurance at twice your annual salary

Birthday Half-Day Off

Qualifications

• Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
• Reliable and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of machine maintenance and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery.
• Ensuring high-quality output and smooth-running processes.
• Troubleshooting issues to keep downtime to a minimum.

Skills

Experience working with production machinery

Attention to detail

Proactive approach to safety

Team-player attitude

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade A-C

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Skilled Machine Operator - 4 day week

WE’RE HIRING: SKILLED MACHINE OPERATOR

Location: Carryduff

Reports to: Site Lead

Core Hours: Monday – Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Hello long weekends!

We’re on the lookout for a Skilled Machine Operator to help keep our production line running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. If you know your way around machines and like the sound of a long weekend every week, this might be your perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery
• Ensuring high-quality output and smooth-running processes
• Troubleshooting issues to keep downtime to a minimum
• Keeping things clean, safe, and efficient on the shop floor

What You Bring:

• Experience working with production machinery
• A keen eye for detail and quality
• A proactive approach to safety and efficiency
• A team-player attitude and solid work ethic

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• 4-day working week – Enjoy a long weekend every week, with your working hours from Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 4:45pm
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service
• Health Care Plan
• Life assurance at twice your annual salary
• Birthday Half-Day Off – a small way we celebrate you
• and so much more!

About the role

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Become proficient in all aspects of operations, learning to operate machinery and systems efficiently and safely.
• Monitor machine operations to detect issues and ensure product quality.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines as needed.
• Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of production output and machine performance.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve production processes.
• Prepare machines for the next shift and highlight potential issues during the clean-down process
• Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software.
• Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.
• Ensure the product meets the required quality standard and maintain supporting records throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.

The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities and duties of the post.

About the company

Renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.

Required Criteria

• Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
• Adherence and appreciation for housekeeping standards
• Be highly aware of health & safety in the workplace.
• Reliable
• Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Can travel to and from work areas as and when required
• Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade A-C
• Knowledge of Machine Maintenance

Desired Criteria

• Proven experience of a machine operator in a manufacturing or production setting
• Forklift Experience

Skills you\'ll need

• Data Entry and Basic Computer Skills
• Situation Evaluation and Analysis
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Electrical repairs