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Machine Operator

Temporary
Negotiable
Witham, Essex
On-site

Machine Operative (Training to Extruder Machine Operator) - Witham
Pay: Highly competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday - Weekly rotating shifts
* 07:00 - 15:00
* 15:00 - 23:00
Contract: Temp to Perm

We are recruiting for an experienced Machine Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business in Witham. This role focuses on hands-on machine operation within a busy production environment, with a clear progression route onto an extruder machine.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with machine operating experience-ideally within food manufacturing-who are looking to step into a more skilled position with structured training and increased earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure efficient output
  • Running filling machinery for 1-tonne bags
  • Carrying out product quality checks, including moisture testing
  • Supporting production flow across departments
  • Assisting with machine setup, changeovers, and basic fault finding
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and safety
  • Ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently met

Training & Progression

  • Full training provided with a structured pathway to become an Extruder Machine Operator
  • Opportunity to develop into a more technical, skilled role within production
  • Pay increase to £15.50+ per hour once fully trained on the extruder machine

The Ideal Candidate

  • Strong experience in machine operating, ideally within food manufacturing
  • Confident working in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment
  • A counterbalance Forklift Ticket would be a distinct advantage
  • Mechanically minded with a willingness to learn new machinery, including extruder equipment
  • Reliable transport or based locally to Witham
  • Looking for a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity with progression

What's on Offer

  • Hands-on machine operating role with clear technical progression
  • Structured training into an Extruder Machine Operator position
  • Weekly pay
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Monday to Friday shift pattern
  • Long-term opportunity with permanent prospects
  • Ongoing training and development

This is a great opportunity to join a growing production team and build a long-term career within a specialist manufacturing environment.

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Date: 23/06/2026
Job ref: CM/HQ0095187216_1782202984

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