Machine Operative

Job title: Machine Operative

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Pay rate: £11.45 per hour

Contract: Temporary to permanent position

Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare vouchers, dedicated consultant to support your job search, temp of the month awards, access to well-being platforms and free onsite parking.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-4:10pm, 8am-4pm Friday

Breaks: Morning break 10:05-10:15 (paid) and lunch 12:55-1:15pm (un-paid)

The role we are recruiting for is a Machine Operative in a factory environment, working for a ventilating equipment manufacturer specialising in air handling units, to chilled beams, fire dampers, air diffusers and chillers.

Duties:

• Operating a press or punch machine.
• Prepare the press or punch machine for operation by adjusting settings such as speed, pressure and tooling.
• Load raw materials onto the machine, ensuring proper alignment and positioning.
• Inspect the first few pieces produced for quality.
• Start and stop the press or punch machine as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating and inspecting the machine.

We'd love to speak to candidates who have:

• General factory, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Happy to work in a role that involves hands on, physical duties such as lifting and manual handling.
• Willing to work on an early start fixed shift - Once probation period has been completed.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliable.
• Willing to learn.

Next steps…

If this sounds like the idea position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher of your choice *terms apply*.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please email your CV directly or call us on to discuss over the phone.

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