Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator
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Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Loughborough
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Machine Operator
Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join our client based in Loughborough. Our client has over 40 years of experience designing, developing, and manufacturing condiments and sauces for a wide range of market sectors. Working closely with leading businesses across transport, retail, and food service industries, they have built a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Machine Operator to join a well-established food production business. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing production machinery efficiently, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring production targets are achieved.
Your Role
As a Machine Operator , your duties will include:
Setting up machinery ready for production runs and ensuring work areas are clean and prepared
Operating and adjusting machine settings to meet production requirements
Ensuring adequate supplies of labels, packaging, sauces, and raw materials are available
Performing product quality checks, including weight, taste, packaging integrity, metal detection, and date code verification
Identifying and reporting machine faults and assisting with troubleshooting activities
Carrying out routine maintenance tasks, cleaning, lubrication, and machine strip-downs after production runs
Following all health, safety, food hygiene, and company procedures
Working closely with Production Supervisors, Technical Support, and production teams
Training and mentoring less experienced operators when required
Completing all production, quality, and maintenance paperwork accurately
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production facility
Participating in taste panels and maintaining company quality standards
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience in a Machine Operator, Machine Operator, or similar production role
Fluent written and spoken English
Good mathematical skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced production environment
Personal Attributes
Strong technical understanding of machinery operation and basic maintenance
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify faults quickly
Good communication skills
Team-oriented approach with a positive attitude
Strong commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standards
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks
Reliable, punctual, and hard-working
Pay & Shifts
£12.71 per hour
Monday - Friday
40 hours per week
06:00 - 14:30
What's in it for you?
Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team
Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro-rata)
Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
Full-time hours with a stable Monday to Friday shift pattern
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunity to work for a globally recognised manufacturer
Free onsite parking
Free access to our perks scheme after your first payment (discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more)
How to Apply
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to this advert or call and speak to one of our recruitment consultants today! Once a successful pre-screen is complete, the registration process is quick and easy online using our Pure Staff app, including digital Right to Work checks and interview process.
While working with Pure Staff, you're employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips from our experienced in-house payroll team. xehkeey After your first payment you'll receive free access to our perks scheme , giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.