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Position: Machine Operator
Hours: (Apply online only) / (Apply online only) 4 on 4 off days and nights
Salary: £32.7k starting salary with training opportunities to progress to £42k
Our client is a leading UK based manufacturer producing high quality products for various sectors. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager they are looking to add an experienced Machine Operators to their team to train them on their particular machinery.
About you –

  • Must have machine operating experience.
  • Experience in start ups, changeovers, the running of machinery, quality checks and working in a fast paced environment
  • Good communication skills, attendance and time keeping
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Good organisational and self-motivational skills
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude towards working is a must
  • Must have good working relationships with all individuals and departments
  • Ensure that the machine is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Products can vary with different sizes, widths, polymers
    Desirable
  • Manufacturing experience,
  • Direct extrusion experience,
  • Continuous improvement experience.
    Essential
  • Understands manual/labour intensive aspect of role,
  • Experience with shift patterns and/or long hours.
    The offer –
  • A starting salary following 4 on 4 off shift pattern
  • Career development opportunities
    If you feel like this Machine Operator vacancy is suited to your skillset, hit the APPLY button now as this has an immediate start potential. All applications are handled with the strictest of confidence.
    Work Location: In person
    Reference ID: DKHCG

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