Machine Operator

Position

Machine Operator

Job Type

Temporary to Permanent

Location

Loughborough

Salary

£12.71 per hour

Machine Operator

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join our client based in Loughborough. Our client has over 40 years of experience designing, developing, and manufacturing condiments and sauces for a wide range of market sectors. Working closely with leading businesses across transport, retail, and food service industries, they have built a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Machine Operator to join a well-established food production business. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing production machinery efficiently, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring production targets are achieved.

Your Role

As a Machine Operator, your duties will include

• Setting up machinery ready for production runs and ensuring work areas are clean and prepared
• Operating and adjusting machine settings to meet production requirements
• Ensuring adequate supplies of labels, packaging, sauces, and raw materials are available
• Performing product quality checks, including weight, taste, packaging integrity, metal detection, and date code verification
• Identifying and reporting machine faults and assisting with troubleshooting activities
• Carrying out routine maintenance tasks, cleaning, lubrication, and machine strip-downs after production runs
• Following all health, safety, food hygiene, and company procedures
• Working closely with Production Supervisors, Technical Support, and production teams
• Training and mentoring less experienced operators when required
• Completing all production, quality, and maintenance paperwork accurately
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production facility
• Participating in taste panels and maintaining company quality standards

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a Machine Operator, Machine Operator, or similar production role
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Good mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced production environment

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical understanding of machinery operation and basic maintenance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify faults quickly
• Good communication skills
• Team-oriented approach with a positive attitude
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks
• Reliable, punctual, and hard-working

Pay & Shifts

• £12.71 per hour
• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• 06:00 - 14:30

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team
• Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro-rata)
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
• Full-time hours with a stable Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised manufacturer
• Free onsite parking
• Free access to our perks scheme after your first payment (discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more)

How to Apply

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to this advert or call 01905 20547 and speak to one of our recruitment consultants today! Once a successful pre-screen is complete, the registration process is quick and easy online using our Pure Staff app, including digital Right to Work checks and interview process.

While working with Pure Staff, you're employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips from our experienced in-house payroll team. After your first payment you'll receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.