Essential Recruitment

Machine Operative, Heanor

Heanor DE75 7RG

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

Do you have an interest in working within manufacturing?

Are you happy to work 4 on 4 off, rotational shifts?

Do you live local to or can you get to Heanor for 6am?

If you answered YES and are seeking a new role with a rapidly expanding organisation – we want to hear from you!

We are looking for enthusiastic Machine Operators to join a European leader in the recycling and plastics industry. These are excellent opportunities to join a local employer of choice and could lead to ongoing work. Training will be provided.

Working Hours;

Rotational shift pattern 4 on (2 days and 2 nights 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am) 4 off

Hourly Rate;

£13.25p/h – increasing to £14.72p/h after 12 weeks

Duties & Responsibilities;

Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Team Leader/Production Manager

Operating machinery and any other equipment

Placing finished good onto pallets at high frequency and assisting with packing products

Ensuring PPE is worn at all times

Operating first line maintenance on machinery where required

General housekeeping within departments and ensuring a good level is maintained

Operation of conveyer belts and metal detectors (in certain departments)

Completion of associated paperwork

Manual handling where required

Experience/Skills Required;

Experience of working within a manufacturing environment

Ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative

Positive attitude towards health and safety and training

Benefits;

Temp to permanent opportunities

Start work immediately

Easily accessible from Heanor, Codnor, Ilkeston etc.

Free onsite parking

Extensive training and development opportunities

To apply, please either

Email your CV to j27@essentialrecruitment.co.uk or call Paula or Isabelle on 01773 513310

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment & Professional (an employment business)