Machine Operator

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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