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Machine Operative

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Job Description:

Machine Operative

Location: New Mills
Salary: £12.95 + £1.86 per hour shift allowance
Shift: Rotating Shifts | Immediate Starts Available

We are currently recruiting for Machine Operators to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in New Mills. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with competitive pay and ongoing support.

Shift Pattern

Week 1

  • Monday – Thursday: 06:00am-14:00pm
  • Friday: 06:00am – 12:00pm

Week 2

  • Monday – Thursday: 14:00pm – 22:00pm
  • Friday: 12:00pm-18:00pm

Pay & Benefits

  • £12.95 per hour
  • Additional £1.86 per hour shift allowance
  • Weekly pay
  • Immediate starts available
  • Opportunity for long-term work

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating production machinery safely and efficiently
  • Monitoring product quality and reporting any issues
  • Following health & safety procedures at all times
  • Supporting the production team to meet daily targets
  • Keeping work areas clean and organised

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience is desirable
  • Good attention to detail and quality standards
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work rotating shifts

If you are looking for a stable role within a supportive manufacturing environment, apply today

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Technical Machine Operative (Nights)

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Technical Machine Operator

Location: New Mills
Salary: £13.10 – £13.31 per hour + £2.67 per hour shift allowance
Shift: Night Shift | Immediate Starts Available

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Machine Operator to join a busy and well-established manufacturing operation in New Mills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable, ongoing night work with competitive pay and consistent hours.

Shift Pattern

  • Sunday: 00:00 – 06:00
  • Monday – Thursday: 22:00 – 06:00

Pay & Benefits

  • £13.10 – £13.31 per hour
  • Additional £2.67 per hour night shift allowance
  • Weekly pay
  • Long-term opportunity for the right candidate
  • Immediate starts available

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring technical machinery during night shifts
  • Ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently
  • Carrying out routine checks and basic troubleshooting
  • Maintaining high standards of quality and safety
  • Recording production data accurately
  • Working as part of a small, focused night team

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in machine operation or manufacturing preferred
  • Good technical awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently on night shifts
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

If you’re looking for a consistent night shift role with strong hourly rates and long-term potential, apply today – immediate positions available.

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Graduate Process Improvement Engineer

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Graduate Process Improvement Engineer / Process Support Specialist

New Mills, High Peak
Up to £33,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent and fully onsite

We are recruiting for a Graduate Process Improvement Engineer / Process Support Specialist to join a successful and established manufacturing business in New Mills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical engineering, mathematics or science graduate who wants to develop a career within manufacturing and continuous improvement. Previous experience is not essential, although a manufacturing placement or exposure to production, process improvement or data analysis would be advantageous.

The role combines data analysis with practical shop-floor involvement. You will spend considerable time within the production environment, working alongside operational and engineering teams to study production lines, gather and analyse performance data, identify inefficiencies and improve and standardise processes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct production line studies and collect accurate process data.

  • Analyse production performance and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and performance gaps.

  • Monitor measures including throughput, downtime, OEE and quality.

  • Support root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.

  • Create and update SOPs, work instructions and standard-work documentation.

  • Audit machine and process settings against agreed standards.

  • Support production and engineering teams in optimising equipment settings.

  • Produce reports and visualise data to support operational decisions.

  • Contribute to improvements in productivity, quality, safety and hygiene.

  • Work collaboratively with production, engineering and quality teams.

About you:

  • Degree-qualified in Industrial, Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering; Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry or another analytical science subject.

  • Organised, analytical and data-driven.

  • Numerically confident with strong attention to detail.

  • Interested in manufacturing processes and production-line performance.

  • Happy to spend a significant amount of time on the shop floor.

  • Curious, resourceful and willing to learn.

  • Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.

  • Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, OEE, root-cause analysis, 5S or Kaizen would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits:

  • Salary of up to £33,000, depending on experience.

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Annual attendance-related bonus.

  • Workplace pension.

  • Free onsite parking.

  • Private health scheme and private GP appointments.

  • 24/7 employee assistance programme.

  • Occupational health support.

  • Staff social club, events and reward schemes.

  • Excellent development opportunity within modern manufacturing.

IMPORTANT: This position is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and currently live within a reasonable daily commuting distance of New Mills. Applications requiring overseas relocation cannot be considered.

Technical Machine Operative role (Nights)

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Job Description:

Technical Machine Operator

Location: New Mills
Salary: £13.10 – £13.31 per hour + £2.67 per hour shift allowance
Shift: Night Shift | Immediate Starts Available

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Machine Operator to join a busy and well-established manufacturing operation in New Mills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable, ongoing night work with competitive pay and consistent hours.

Shift Pattern

  • Sunday: 00:00 – 06:00
  • Monday – Thursday: 22:00 – 06:00

Pay & Benefits

  • £13.10 – £13.31 per hour
  • Additional £2.67 per hour night shift allowance
  • Weekly pay
  • Long-term opportunity for the right candidate
  • Immediate starts available

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring technical machinery during night shifts
  • Ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently
  • Carrying out routine checks and basic troubleshooting
  • Maintaining high standards of quality and safety
  • Recording production data accurately
  • Working as part of a small, focused night team

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in machine operation or manufacturing preferred
  • Good technical awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently on night shifts
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

If you’re looking for a consistent night shift role with strong hourly rates and long-term potential, apply today – immediate positions available.

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Technical Machine Operative

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Technical Machine Operator

Location: New Mills
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £13.10 per hour + £1.86 per hour shift allowance

We are recruiting on behalf of our client in the New Mills area for an experienced Technical Machine Operator. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established manufacturer offering long-term career prospects.

Working Hours

Week 1

  • Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm

  • Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

Week 2

  • Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

  • Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

This is a rotating two-week shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate and monitor production machinery.

  • Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet specification.

  • Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report faults when required.

  • Complete production documentation accurately.

  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

  • Follow all company health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

  • A consistent work history within a production or manufacturing environment is essential.

  • Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing setting.

  • Strong technical aptitude and mechanical awareness.

  • Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

  • Reliable, punctual and able to work rotating shifts.

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What’s on Offer

  • £13.10 per hour.

  • £1.86 per hour shift allowance.

  • Weekly pay.

  • Full training provided.

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity.

  • Long-term career prospects with a reputable employer.

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with a stable and consistent employment history in production or manufacturing.

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with the chance to secure a permanent position, apply today!

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