Machine Operator

Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you the sort of Machine Operator who wants to understand why a machine is doing something, not just stand there pressing buttons?

We’re supporting a fast-growing manufacturing business in the Medway area that is investing heavily in its production operation, introducing new automated machinery and expanding its team.

They are now looking for experienced Machine Operators who want to take real ownership of their equipment and become part of that growth.

This is a permanent opportunity with a business that is developing quickly, investing in modern manufacturing technology and looking for people who want to build something long term.

You’ll be responsible for running automated production machinery safely, efficiently and consistently.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and operating automated manufacturing equipment
• Preparing machinery for different products and production runs
• Completing product and batch changeovers
• Monitoring machinery throughout production
• Adjusting machine settings to maintain quality and output
• Identifying and resolving straightforward machinery faults
• Carrying out basic operator maintenance and preventative checks
• Completing thorough cleaning procedures between production runs
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
• Completing accurate production, batch and traceability paperwork
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
• Helping introduce and establish new equipment and processes within the operation

This role will suit someone who already has hands-on experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.

You do not need to have operated exactly the same equipment before.

What matters is that you are technically minded, comfortable around machinery and confident taking responsibility for your production area.

We would particularly like to speak with people who have experience in:

• Machine operating
• Food or beverage manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Nutraceutical production
• FMCG manufacturing
• Packaging or filling machinery
• Automated production environments

Ideally, you will have previously been responsible for some of the following:

• Machine setup
• Product or format changeovers
• Adjusting machine settings
• First-line fault finding
• Basic maintenance
• Cleaning machinery between products
• Quality checks
• Working to production targets
• Batch paperwork and traceability

We’re not looking for someone who simply waits for engineering every time something stops.

You’ll naturally want to understand your machine, spot when something is not running correctly and take sensible steps to resolve straightforward issues yourself.

You’ll also be:

• Reliable and looking for a permanent position
• Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Quality focused
• Safety conscious
• Methodical and organised
• Comfortable following detailed production procedures
• Keen to learn new machinery
• Looking for somewhere you can develop and stay long term

The business is going through a significant period of growth and investment.

New machinery is being introduced, production capacity is increasing and the wider operation is continuing to develop.

For the right person, that creates an opportunity to join at an interesting time, learn new equipment from the ground up and become an important part of the production team as the business grows.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000

If you have genuine machine operating experience and want a role where you can take more ownership of your equipment, apply today and we’ll be in touch for an initial conversation.