Machine Operator
Machine Operator
Location: Trafford Park
Work-Level: Grade D
Area: Vacancies could work in Production and W&D, flexibility in the future required
Role Full-Time Permanent
Shift: 3R
JOB PURPOSE
The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency.
They will be expected to carry out cleaning and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the equipment to pass to the Technical Operator to resolve. The Machine Operator should master the operation of a series of machines and processes in order to provide factory resilience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Possess a basic knowledge of the principles of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
- Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness.
- Understand properties of materials being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting.
- Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.
- Carry out product and process changeovers to maintain quality standards whilst minimising the impact to the production plan.
Closing date: 16th October 2026 – if you have already submitted an application please wait to hear back from the team.