Technical Machine Operator

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Machine Operator in Huntingdon. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with the team. Candidates should possess manufacturing experience and strong technical skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including overtime, holidays, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Overtime pay

28 days holiday

Free beverages

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Medicash insurance

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Free parking

Recognition scheme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing operation is advantageous.
• Ability to learn and adapt to machinery quickly.
• Identify and correct production quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and prepare materials for production.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Shift pattern adaptability

Job description

Overview

Technical Machine Operator – £35,000 to £38,000

Our client has a great new opportunity for a Technical Machine Operator due to internal progression.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation, preparing materials for the process, including loading sheets or rolls of paper or card into the machine.
• Maintaining strict quality standards by continuously monitoring the process, adjusting as needed to ensure accurate and consistent results.
• Participate in routine cleaning and maintenance tasks for the machinery to ensure proper functioning and minimise downtime.
• Identify and address any technical issues or malfunctions during the production process, escalating complex problems to Management.
• Collaborate closely with other team members, including operatives and quality control, to meet production targets and address any production challenges.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing operation or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to machinery setup processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct any issues that may affect production quality.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Used to working a shift pattern.

Hours of Work

Lates Earlies Nights rotation 10-6 Sunday to Thursday / 6-2 / 2-10 Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Up to 30-minute paid break during shift
• Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked - premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded
• 28 days holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup
• Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Aviva Company pension scheme
• Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Based in Huntingdon

Application

For more details on the Technical Machine Operator please contact Lisa Parsons