Machine Operative – Openshaw, Manchester (M12)

ONGOING WORK – IMMEDIATE STARTS – EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESSION

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Machine Operative to join our well-established client based in Openshaw, Manchester (M12).

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a reputable manufacturing business.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Factory Operative, Machine Operative, Production Operative, or Assembly Operative.

Shifts:

 • Monday to Friday – 07:30 to 16:30 (06:00 start on certain days)

Rates of Pay:

 • £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

As a Machine Operative, you will receive:

 • Opportunity for growth and career development
 • Full training and ongoing support
 • Dynamic and supportive team environment
 • Free on-site parking

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a Machine Operative, your duties will include:

 • Operating production machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of rubber products
 • Setting up, starting, monitoring, and stopping machines in accordance with production instructions
 • Loading raw materials into machines and ensuring materials are prepared correctly
 • Monitoring production processes to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards
 • Inspecting finished rubber products for defects, damage, size, and consistency
 • Measuring and checking products using the appropriate tools and equipment
 • Packing, labelling, and preparing finished products for storage or dispatch
 • Identifying machine faults, reporting breakdowns, and notifying supervisors of production issues
 • Carrying out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of machinery and equipment
 • Following health and safety procedures and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
 • Meeting daily production targets while maintaining quality and minimising waste
 • Completing production records and reporting any quality or operational issues to supervisors
 • Working effectively as part of a production team to meet production deadlines

Essential Skills:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

 • The ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving materials
 • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow work instructions accurately
 • A team-focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively to meet production targets

Desirable Experience:

 • Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment (advantageous but not essential)
 • Availability to start work as soon as possible

Training:

 • Company policy and procedure training provided to successful candidates

Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Machine Operative, click apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process