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Machine Operators

Manufacturing and Production
Gillingham, Kent, England
£11.50 - £14.43 per hour

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a new challenge!

One of our local manufacturing companies based in the Medway Towns is looking for an experienced machine operator to join them.

This will start as a temporary position but will be working full time with the opportunity to go permanent.

Job Duties:

  • Setting up of machinery
  • Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
  • Operate machinery and equipment.
  • Perform quality control, follow reporting and record keeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
  • Comply with all safety and health regulations
  • Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area

Skills / Experience

  • Previous machine experience is essential, as candidates must be able to set up machinery and have technical understanding.
  • Attention to detail
  • Good Numeracy and Literacy Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)

The shift pattern includes days and nights, working 12 hours per shift on a 4 on 4 off basis. There is an immediate start available if successful.

Please note to start with you will work a day shift paying £11.50 per hour, this will be for company training. Once you transfer over to the Continental shift pattern the pay rate will increase to £14.43 per hour.

For more information please apply today by sending your CV.