Average Machine Operator salary in the UK

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Rotating Days & Nights 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7amPay Rate: £15.12 per hour - Training rate of £13.31 per hour for first 12 weeksWhy Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shopHere at Leeds, we make just over 40% of all UK frozen Yorkshire puddings; making us one of the UK's largest suppliers of frozen Yorkshire puddings to Asda, Morrisons & Tesco to name a few!What you'll be doingThe Machine Operator will work in partnership with Line Support Operators, Hygiene Operatives, Shift Managers and members of the Engineering team to ensure the safe and efficient running of operational assets.Machinery/asset troubleshooting, condition monitoring and maintenance.Resolve mechanical and procedural issues.Completion and sign off of quality documentation.Adherence to good manufacturing practices.Improve quality and line efficiencies by means of interpretation of production plans through knowledge and understanding of product, equipment, planning and manning (training will be provided).Consider health, safety, environmental and quality issues and their implications.Demonstrate a positive attitude to training and personal development.Checking of critical control points for product safety and quality control points and responsible for all corrective actions.What we're looking forGood understanding of both spoken & written English. You will also have strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.Experience troubleshooting and maintenance on Factory machinery is required.Experience working within a Food Manufacturer environment is preferred but not essential.Able to work both day shift and night shift as this role will involve shifts alternating after each shift.We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.

Job Title: Machine OperatorLocation: SkiptonSalary: £13.44 to £15.95 per hour inclusive of shift premium depending on experienceJob Type: Full Time, PermanentShift Pattern: Weekly rotating shift pattern:6am to 2pm Monday to Friday2pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday2pm to 6pm on a FridayWhilst training the hours will be 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm on FridayAbout us:We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper.Here you get the possibilities. To learn, to develop, to make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe. With a passion for technology and driven by progress. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world.An international player and still always close by. Full of innovation, full of new ideas, full of opportunities for everyone. So, whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want.Let's grow together!About the role:Daily duties:Operate machinery such as Die Cutter, Folder Gluer or PrinterSet machines for a wide range of customer products, adjustment's & tooling required to produce good quality productsMonitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targetsReport to Team Leader / Engineering Team any tooling damages or upgrades / replacements requiredWeekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine following BRC hygiene requirements for Product food safety, working with engineering team to grease and replace any worn partsLearn and operate other process lines & machines when requested as part of the companies training and development skills matrixOngoing expectationsLearn & Operate machines in accordance with our Skills matrix.Punnet Making, Die Cutting, Folding Gluing and Printing. The more you learn, the more you earn.To inspect and manage the machine to their best ability to guarantee the production of high-quality products.To understand various job needs by learning different job types, assessing the needs of each jobTo maintain production quality by inspecting all produced materials carefully to identify any errors that might have occurred during production and correct them to prevent client dissatisfaction.Responsible for ensuring that equipment is always in good shapeWhen malfunctioning, take the equipment for repairs and liaise with the engineering team to achieve highest efficienciesInspect all equipment and materials to ensure that they are not in shortage and raise any issues with the production team leader and engineering teamAbout you:Essential Requirements:Excellent attention to detail a mustMachine Operating ExperienceA team player - prepared to help othersContinuous improvement mindedDesirable Requirements:Experience within the packaging industryDie Cutting operating experience advantageous (Training will be given)Folding Gluing operating experience advantageous (Training will be given)Printing experience advantageous (Training will be given)BRC Food safety - HACCP understanding or experience advantageous (Training will be given)The job description is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities which are not included in the above description: but are within your capabilities and where necessary training will be given.Our offer:As a Machine Operator at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We also offer you an attractive benefits package, and last but not least, a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues.The organization has a very flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain Colleagues - all levels and Colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project-by-project basis.Additional Benefits:Shift Premium 10% included when working earlies and latesQuarterly performance related bonusWorkplace Pension contributionsMedicash25 days holiday with bank holidays on topOnsite parkingPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with experience of: Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Operative, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Junior Production Operative, Plant Operative, Machine Technician may also be considered for this role.

Our client is an established manufacturer based in Brackley, known for producing quality work and maintaining a practical, hands-on working environment. Due to continued work within the machine shop, they are now looking to appoint an additional *** Machine Shop Operative *** to further support their existing team.The Machine Shop Operative Role:As a Machine Shop Operative, you will be working hands-on with machinery, tools and materials on a daily basis. The role will primarily involve drilling, CNC 3-axis and sawing operations, working accurately and consistently to the standards expected within the team.Training can be provided to broaden your skills, so applicants with general machining, tools or workshop experience can be supported to develop CNC experience, while those with CNC exposure can also gain wider hands-on machine shop experience.Applicants should be confident using hand tools, comfortable in a practical working environment and willing to learn, with a careful and methodical approach to their work.Machine Shop Operative - Key Responsibilities:Carrying out drilling, CNC 3-axis and sawing operations Using overhead machinery safely and accurately Handling and preparing materials as required Working accurately and consistently to specification Supporting the wider machine shop team as needed Following safe working practices at all times Maintaining a tidy and organised working environment What our client is looking for in their Machine Shop Operative role:Some practical experience working with tools, machinery or in a workshop environment CNC experience would be useful, although training can be provided A hands-on, capable approach Good attention to detail Reliability and punctuality A willingness to learn and support the team Confidence working in a small, practical manufacturing environment Machine Shop Operative Hours and Package:Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 5.00pm, Friday: 8.00am - 2.30pm Half an hour unpaid lunch each day Salary up to £27,995 per annum, depending on experience Annual pay review, usually around September / October This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and would like to join an established local manufacturing business in Brackley.