Machine Operative

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Ready to Start Work Now? Machine Operative Roles Available

Looking for a hands-on role with an immediate start and long-term opportunities?

Join one of the UK’s leading food packaging manufacturers and become a key part of a fast-paced production team where your work truly makes a difference.

You will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring a steady supply of materials to keep production running smoothly and efficiently at all times. This is a vital role within the production process, helping to meet high-quality standards and tight deadlines.

You will be required to monitor and operate machines, load raw materials, and check finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. You will also use computer systems attached to each machine to track performance, efficiency, and product quality.

In addition, you will load finished packaging into trays, prepare items for dispatch, and maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

Key Information

Posted: June 25, 2026
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Reference: 182398
Duration: This is a full-time ongoing role, offering consistent work and long-term stability.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: Pay rates for this role range between £12.71 and £14.04 per hour, depending on experience.
Working Hours: Working hours operate on a rotating 2-week shift pattern, Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00 Week 2: 14:00 – 22:00, with an early finish on Fridays
Closing Date: 20260701

Experience & Qualifications

Candidates must have previous hands-on experience working with machinery or within a fast-paced manufacturing or production setting.

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