Kinetic plc
Machine Operative
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Up to £15.90 per hour + TTP, Training
Dukinfield, England, North West
Machine Operative
Temporary
Kinetic Industrial are recruiting a Machine Operator for a leading multinational manufacturer based in Dukinfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on machine operator who enjoys technical work, wants long-term stability, and is keen to develop specialist skills within a modern manufacturing environment. This role needs someone that can work a 3-shift rotation with ease, enjoys working with machinery, and is looking for a position that offers full training and progression. You must be able to work all three rotating shifts Monday to Friday:
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- 6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm & 10pm - 6am
The role of Machine Operator will include:
- Loading materials onto production machinery
- Handling and positioning coils using appropriate lifting equipment
- Packing coils of various sizes to meet customer specifications
- Carrying out routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, basic checks, and reporting issues
- Keeping your work area clean, safe, and organised
- Progressing to full slitting machine operation
To be successful, we need the new Machine Operative to have:
- Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience
- Strong reliability, timekeeping, and ability to work all three shifts
- A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely at all times
- Excellent communication skills
The Machine Operator’s job will provide:
- £15.90 per hour, with increases as you progress
- Rotating shifts: 6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6
- Temporary to permanent
- Full training from Machine Assistant to fully skilled Machine Operator
- Work with a global market leader
- Clear progression, technical development, and long-term career prospects
If you're a motivated Machine Operative who can start at the end of September and is looking for a stable 3-shift role with real progression, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV.
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Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions across the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care. We review all submissions and will endeavour to contact applicants whose experience matches the job profile. Applicants who do not meet the specification may not be contacted, although their CV may be retained for consideration against future opportunities.
Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.
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Job Reference: KH 08 DUK
Contact: Karin Haney
Tel: 0161 874 1645
Email: karin.haney@kinetic-industrial.co.uk
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