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Aspired Talent are looking for Machine operators for our client in Liverpool.

Are you passionate about precision, quality, and teamwork? Do you want to play a vital role in producing high-quality food products that customers love? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
As a Machine Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our production process—setting up and operating machinery, working closely with the production team, and ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety. You’ll be a key player in maintaining smooth, efficient production, with a sharp eye on food safety, allergen control, and health and safety regulations.

Working Hours:

Morning shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Afternoon shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

Set up and operate machinery and equipment, including metal detectors, to pack our delicious sauces in various formats.

Work alongside Production Cooks to ensure the packing line is ready on time to keep product quality at its best.

Follow daily production plans to meet output targets and maintain consistent product quality.

Conduct quality and traceability checks to ensure every product meets strict standards.

Ensure 100% allergen control and prevent cross-contamination risks.

Identify and fix minor machinery issues, escalating when needed.

Coordinate supplies with the warehouse team to keep production running smoothly.

Support training and induction of new team members and agency workers.

Play an active role in health, safety, and food safety compliance.

Assist during audits and high-profile visits, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Management teams to drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential certifications: Food Safety Level 2, HACCP Level 2, Allergen Awareness, Chemical Awareness, and PPT.

Desirable: FLT license, mechanical engineering skills, first aid qualification, and 1-2 years’ experience in food or FMCG production.

Confidence using SAP, Applied Principles, and new technologies.

Strong communication skills and a team player attitude.

Commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.

Why Work With Us?

Be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Opportunities for career growth and skills development.

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contribution truly matters.

Help produce food products that make a difference.
 

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a new, permanent opportunity? Do you have mechanical knowledge and enjoy working in a busy manufacturing environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a leading manufacturing business based in Corby . This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role with a company offering excellent stability, long-term career prospects, and a supportive working environment. Candidates with experience in the plastics industry will be at an advantage, but this is not essential.

Location: Corby
Shift: Panama / Continental Shift Pattern - 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am), rotating days and nights.
You will work an average of 42.5 hours per week over a 2-week repeating rota (Working only 7 days out of 14)
Salary: 28,500 - 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Duties:

• Set up and run allocated production lines efficiently to meet targets
• Maintain high standards of product quality throughout the shift
• Perform machine adjustments to ensure production efficiency and minimise downtime
• Control material usage to minimise waste and maintain product specifications
• Complete accurate shift reports and production records
• Collaborate closely with the shift leader, material handlers, packers, and quality teams
• Monitor machine performance and take corrective action when needed
• Care for and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment
• Follow all company rules including Health & Safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and production procedures

The ideal candidate must:

• Have a strong mechanical background (either through experience or qualification)
• Be experienced working in a manufacturing or production setting
• Be confident operating and setting machinery
• Have a proactive approach to solving problems and reducing downtime
• Be organised, reliable, and capable of maintaining accurate records
• Be flexible with working a rotating Panama shift pattern
• Experience in the plastics industry is preferred but not essential

Benefits:

• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Permanent contract with a stable and growing business
• Progression and training opportunities
• Good canteen facilities
• Free parking

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up to date CV.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client

• Job Title: Relief Operator
• Location: Castle Cary, Somerset
• Pay rate: 13.06 for days / 15.68 for nights (time and half for overtime and double time for Sundays)
• Working hours: Rotating shift pattern
• Job Type: Temporary with the possibility to go permanent!

Must be able to work the following rotating shift patterns:

• Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm
• Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm
• Monday to Friday 10pm - 6am

HRGO Recruitment are looking for a hardworking Relief Operator to support our clients Factory in Castle Cary. Our clients are a very successful pet care manufacturer, who are dedicated to creating naturally healthy foods that will keep your pets full of energy.

The Relief Operator will be responsible for assisting in the operation of machinery and equipment to ensure efficient production of goods. This role is crucial in maintaining production schedules and meeting quality standards.

General Duties

• Sanitation activities every 10 days
• Operating bag packing machine
• Quality checks
• Quality assurance
• Ensure good manufacturing practices in the packing hall
• Ensure good hygienic practices in the packing hall

Role Requirements:

• Previous manufacturing experience (Preferred not required)
• Good attention to detail
• Happy to work rotating shift pattern (and overtime when available)
• Reliable and Hardworking

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' and a consultant from our Eastbourne Branch will be in contact.

Our client within the Littleborough area is looking to recruit an experiencedMachine Operative on a temporary basis for approx 3 months.The Successful candidate will be fully trained on all workstations within the company.

This is an excellent opportunity to work fora very successful and long standing business.

Hours will be Monday to Friday on rotating 6am to 2pm, and 2pm to 10pm shift. The hourly starting rate is 12.48 per hour but this is currently under review

The role of Machine Operative requires a degree of manual handling along with the maintenance of accurate record keeping relating to activity during the shift.

The role of Machine Operative requires the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation along with a knowledge and understanding of appropriate manufacturing methods and associated industries is an essential requirement.

Must be able to work as part of a team.

Strong follow up and attention to detail is essential along with good housekeeping skills.

Actively participate in training sesions

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CareerMakers Recruitment currently looking for Machine Operators to join our client based in Liverpool, L33 area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The Machine Operator is a skilled member of a small production team and is responsible for the efficient and compliant set up and operation of our production packing lines.
• Experience of setting up, operating and troubleshooting production lines is essential to be considered for one of these positions. We are also looking for candidates with experience in allergen control, completing CCP checks and basic maintenance repairs.
• As a key team member, you will enjoy working as a team to meet the daily targets whilst ensuring all food safety and health and safety controls are in place.

The ideal candidate will

• Food Safety Level 2
• Allergen control/awareness training
• Chemical handling training
• Basic mechanical understanding and competence
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle competing demands and priorities
• Hard work ethic and a natural team player

Working hours :
Monday to Friday 06am-2:30pm / 13pm-22pm(rotating weekly)

Pay rate : 13.59 /h

If you are interested in the role, and have the relevant experience please apply with your CV or give us a call on(phone number removed)

Thrive Group Wakefield is currently looking for a Machine Operative to work in a heavy Engineering business in Doncaster. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for a stable long term position in a busy working environment. It is a 2 shift rotating pattern of 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am (You will be required to work both shifts) The role pays 12.21 p/h for days and 10% uplift for Nights

This role will be considered for a temporary to permanent position.

Person

• Machine operating experience
• Fit & Healthy
• The ability to lift heavy items (Up to 25kg)
• Want a long term career
• High level of attention to detail

Job

• Operating different machinery
• Quality checking
• Running machines effectively and efficiently

Thrive group is acting as a recruitment business on this position.

INDWAK

Machine operator for VPK working on a production line.

Location

Wellington SOMERSET. TA21 9JG

Full job description

WELLINGTON SOMERSET MACHINE OPERATORS REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE STARTS ON A CHOICE OF SHIFTS. Excellent progression opportunities with a significant increase in wages when signed off as multi-skilled. The production operator roles will involve operating machinery to cut lightweight materials and logo them. Quality control of ready products is expected as well as identifying any faults within the machinery. Plenty of optional overtime is also available with this role. Permanent positions available following successful trial period.

Shift Patterns:

Day Shift

• Week 1
• Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00
• Week 2
• Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:00

Night Shift

• Sunday to Thursday
• 22:00 - 06:00
• 7.5hrs per shift

Pay Rates:

Day Shift Pay Rates:

• 12.82 per hour Monday to Friday
• 19.23 after 37.5 hours worked
• 25.64 Sundays and Bank Holidays

Night Shift Pay Rates:

• 14.10ph Sunday to Thursday
• 21.15ph after 37.50 hours worked
• 28.20ph Saturdays

Our client offers:

• Free car parking
• Canteen

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

• 28 days annual leave pro rata for PAYE
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Weekly pay
• Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available
• Flexible shift patterns
• Ongoing assignments throughout 2025
• Possible permanent positions following successful trial period

Benefits & Requirements:

• Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Canteen

• Operate and monitor machinery, ensuring output meets quality and efficiency benchmarks.
• Set up production lines, perform tool changes and maintain material flow
• Inspect products against specifications.
• Record production data: volume, defects, downtime and other metrics
• Escalate issues that require engineering support
• Maintain a clean and safe working area and handle waste disposal responsibly
• Work collaboratively with shift teams, supervisors, engineers and quality control.
• Contribute to production meetings and report on issues or improvements
• Attend training on equipment, processes and safety.
• Suggest and implement improvements to reduce downtime or enhance productivity
• Palletising

Qualifications & Skills as a Machine Operator:

• Previous machine operating experience
• High levels of written and spoken English
• A positive attitude to work
• Good Attendance
• Previous warehousing experience 
• The right to work in the UK

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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Job Title: Machine Operator
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Andover
Contract Type: 12-Week Temp to Perm
Pay: 13.00 per hour
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About the Role
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator to join our Manufacturing team on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a machining or manufacturing environment to join a growing business and work towards a permanent role. You'll be responsible for operating a range of equipment to process and finish, ensuring high quality and efficiency at every stage of production.
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Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM
* Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
* Total: 38.5 hours per week
* Flexibility for additional hours may be required, in line with Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.
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Key Responsibilities
* Operate various press machines
* Use measuring equipment such as verniers and height gauges to ensure accuracy
* Follow job-specific procedures and engineering drawings in line with company policies
* Work cross-functionally with other departments
* Maintain high safety and quality standards throughout the production process
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About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or machining environment (preferred)
* Good numeracy, literacy, and basic computer skills
* Strong attention to detail and concentration
* Ability to problem solve and follow production schedules accurately
* A flexible and proactive attitude, with a team-first mindset
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What We Offer
* 13.00 per hour for candidates with relevant experience (grading structure applies).
* A 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear path to permanent employment.
* Full training provided to support your success in the role.
* All required PPE supplied.
* Opportunity to work with a skilled and supportive team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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