Machine Operative

Machine Operative

We’re looking for a Machine Operative to join our manufacturing team, operating a range of power presses and metal-forming equipment to produce high-quality standard and bespoke fixings.

Working Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday – weekly rotating shifts:


• 06:00–14:00 — £13.50 per hour


• 14:00–22:00 — £15.53 per hour


• Overtime available at enhanced rates

• Operate Power Presses — Competently operate a range of power presses, metal-forming and cutting equipment to manufacture standard and bespoke fixings to customer and business expectations.


• Secondary Processes — Carry out additional tasks and processes required to meet customer requirements.


• Production Accuracy — Manufacture the exact quantities required per order or production schedule.


• Performance Monitoring — Monitor line speed, tool life, quality and equipment performance, providing timely feedback to the Shift Supervisor.


• Material & Component Handling — Correctly identify, stack and pack components into Kanban bins/boxes and transfer them safely to downstream processes.


• Scrap Management — Safely dispose of, segregate and record production and process scrap.


• Machine Care — Keep equipment and tooling in good repair, carry out routine machine maintenance, and report issues promptly.


• Consumables Control — Maintain adequate stock of consumables and packaging by requesting replenishment in good time.

• Quality Procedures — Follow all quality procedures to ensure products meet required standards and tolerances.


• Inspection — Complete first-off, in-process and last-off inspections.


• Right First Time — Ensure work meets required standards on the first pass.


• Non-Conformance — Report non-conforming work and carry out corrective actions.

• H&S Compliance — Comply with all company and legal health, safety and environmental requirements.


• Safe Working Practices — Follow site rules, safe systems of work and instructions from supervisors.


• PPE Use — Wear appropriate protective clothing and PPE at all times.


• Housekeeping — Maintain a clean and organised work area across the department and site.


• PUWER Checks — Perform daily inspection and testing of safety devices as required.


• Incident Reporting — Immediately report incidents, near misses or unsafe conditions.


• Training Compliance — Only operate machinery for which you are trained or licensed.

• Continuous Improvement — Promote and participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency and processes.


• Performance Records — Maintain daily Measures of Performance.


• Flexibility — Support other team members and cells when required to maintain customer service levels.


• Additional Duties — Carry out other reasonable tasks as needed, following training where required.

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