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Machine Operator

Aqumen Recruitment
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Micklethwaite, West Yorkshire BD16 3JF, England

Salary

£13.7 - £13.72 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The manufacturing operative position in Bingley offers a starting pay of £13.72 per hour, with overtime opportunities and potential for pay progression through training.
  • Candidates are expected to have previous manufacturing experience, ideally with technical machine operating or setting skills.
  • The role involves operating machinery, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean work environment while handling 25kg product rolls.
  • Shifts are 12 hours long, rotating between day and night, with a schedule of 2 days on, 2 nights on, followed by 4 days off.
  • Reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to training and long-term growth are essential, along with the ability to manage physical tasks.

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Permanent
Location: 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.

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

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