Kinetic plc
Machine Operator
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Machine Operator
Location: Birtley, England, North East
Salary: £13.18 - £17.57 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
Kinetic plc are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join an established and innovative manufacturing business based in Birtley. This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for someone looking to develop their manufacturing skills ideally with machine operating experience. You will be trained to operate both a plasma cutter and bandsaw, with training expected to take approximately 6 weeks.
Training & Pay Progression - Training will initially be completed on a day shift, giving you the opportunity to become fully competent and confident operating the machinery on a permanent night shift.
Training Period - Approximately 6 Weeks
- Monday to Thursday
- 08:00 until 16:00
- £13.18 per hour
- Full training provided on plasma cutting and bandsaw operations
Once fully trained - Permanent Night Shift
- Monday to Thursday
- 20:00 until 06:00
- £17.57 per hour
- Permanent night shift
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This is a fantastic opportunity to gain specialist machinery experience and progress into a permanent, well-paid night shift position following successful completion of training.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor plasma cutting and bandsaw machinery
- Set up machinery, including loading materials and adjusting settings
- Ensure machinery is operating efficiently and safely
- Carry out routine quality checks and record results
- Identify and report faults, defects or breakdowns
- Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Read and follow work instructions, job sheets and specifications
- Meet daily production targets and deadlines
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Follow all company health & safety policies and procedures
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or machine operating environment
- An interest in developing their skills in machine operation
- The ability to follow instructions and work accurately to set processes
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Basic mechanical understanding or aptitude
- Strong awareness of health & safety
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Flexibility to complete approximately 6 weeks' training on days before moving onto the permanent night shift
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About Kinetic plc
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Candidates who do not meet the full specification may not be contacted; however, their CV will be retained and considered against future opportunities where appropriate.
Job Reference: 972689
Contact: Daniel Corrigan
Tel: 0191 482 3777
Email: daniel.corrigan@kinetic-plc.co.uk
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