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Machine Operator

Aqumen Recruitment
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bingley, West Yorkshire BD97 1AD, England

Salary

£13.72 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client in Bingley is seeking a permanent manufacturing operative to start as soon as possible, with a pay rate starting at £13.72 per hour and opportunities for overtime and pay progression.
  • Candidates must have previous manufacturing experience, ideally with machine operating or setting skills, and be physically fit to handle tasks such as moving 25kg product rolls.
  • The role involves operating machinery, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean work environment, with a shift pattern of 12-hour rotating shifts across days and nights.
  • Reliable transportation is required due to the lack of public transport for shift timings, and candidates should be flexible and willing to cover overtime as needed.
  • This position offers full training and opportunities for advancement to higher-level roles within a supportive team environment.

Job description

Start Date: ASAPJob Type: PermanentLocation: Must have reliable transport for 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. shift starts.Pay: Starting at £13.72/hour, with overtime (1.5x pay) and opportunities for pay progression through training.

Role Overview

Our client based in Bingley is looking for a manufacturing operative to join their well established team on a permanent basis to start in the new year.

The position involves operating machinery to produce and package products, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. Responsibilities include:

  • Loading/unloading 25kg product rolls.
  • Operating and maintaining extrusion and conversion machines.
  • Monitoring quality and making basic machine adjustments.
  • Packaging, stacking, and recycling materials as required.
  • Keeping accurate production records and maintaining a clean work environment.

Shift Pattern

  • 2-day, 2-night, 4 days off system.
  • 12-hour shifts, rotating across weekends.

Requirements

  • Experience:
  • Previous manufacturing experience ideally technical with machine operating/setting experience
  • Practical or transferable skills with enthusiasm to learn new techniques.
  • Physical Fitness:
  • Ability to handle physical tasks (e.g., moving 25kg rolls).
  • Comfortable navigating a multi-floor factory.
  • Reliability and Teamwork:
  • Strong commitment to training and long-term growth.
  • Collaborative mindset to support continuous production within a team.
  • Flexibility:
  • Comfortable with day/night shifts.
  • Willingness to cover overtime as required.
  • Transportation:
  • Must drive, bike, or live locally, as public transport is unavailable for shift timings.

Training and Progression

  • Full training provided for machine operations.
  • Opportunities to advance to intermediate and setter-level roles with increased pay.

This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking for stability, skill development, and progression within a dynamic production environment.

Please note this vacancy requires experience within operating industrial machinery.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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