Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Machine Operator/Shell Saw Operator
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Pro-Found Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator/Shell Saw Operator on behalf of our client based in Rotherham, S60.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering long-term prospects and a permanent opportunity following a successful temporary period.
Benefits
- Location: Rotherham, S60
- Pay Rate: £16.31 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Rotating 2-shift pattern:
- Days: 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Afters: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Early finish on Fridays
- Monday to Friday – 39 hours per week
- Temporary to Permanent at approx. 12 weeks, subject to performance, attendance and business requirements
- Start date: Monday 7th September 2026
The Role
Working within a busy machine shop environment, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production machinery, with a particular focus on operating and programming a shell saw to meet production schedules and quality standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Operating and programming shell saw machinery
- Setting up machinery and adjusting cutting parameters to meet production requirements
- Reading and interpreting production specifications and job sheets
- Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently
- Monitoring machine performance and identifying basic faults or issues
- Conducting in-process quality inspections and dimensional checks
- Ensuring finished products meet required specifications and quality standards
- Working with timber and other heavy materials
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area
- Meeting daily production targets and deadlines
- Supporting other manufacturing departments as required
Candidate Requirements
- Previous manufacturing, production or machine operating experience is essential
- Proven experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment
- Experience operating and programming shell saws is highly desirable but not essential
- Experience with machine set-up and changeovers preferred
- FLT experience preferred but not essential
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions and production specifications
- Strong understanding of quality standards and safe working practices
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, punctual and committed to achieving production targets
- Flexible approach with the ability to work across different areas of the operation when required
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Please note this is a physically demanding role involving regular manual handling, lifting and movement of materials throughout the working day.
Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.
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