Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited
Machine Operator
WV14 0NG
Key information
- Pay
- £13 to £14 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 1 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Oct 2026
About this role
Owen Payne Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a well-established
Food Manufacturing Business based in the
Wolverhampton area
.
We’re looking for driven and ambitious
Machine Minders who are ready to take ownership, lead from the front, support high-performing teams and take the next step in their career. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where your skills will be valued, your development encouraged and there’s real potential to progress into senior leadership.
What’s in it for you?
- Permanent role from day 1
- Competitive salary
- Full training to develop and enhance your skills
- Fantastic opportunities to progress into more skilled roles, leadership positions and permanent career opportunities
- On-site parking and easy access via local transport routes
- Great benefits, perks and a supportive working environment
- A diverse workplace where your work plays a key role in product safety, legality and quality
Hours of Work
- Afternoon Shifts
•
Tuesday to Thursday
14:30 till 23:00
•
Friday
14:00 till 22:00
•
Saturday
08:30 till 17:30
- Flexibility is required to support business needs
Pay Rates
- Basic rate - £13.00 to £14.00 per hour + Shift Allowance
- Overtime, Weekends & Bank Holidays rates vary
Your responsibilities as Machine Minder
- Safely and efficiently operate production equipment to keep things moving
- Ensure the production line is running smoothly and correctly, reporting any issues promptly
- Carry out start-up and close-down procedures on machinery
- Complete routine maintenance checks on specific line equipment
- Analyse, interpret and report live data to support performance evaluation
- Deliver the department’s daily production plan
- Monitor, maintain and achieve operational targets
- Complete line quality checks to ensure high standards are maintained
- Support GMP standards across the department
- Support with internal and external Audits
- Take on any additional duties as and when required
What we’re looking for in a Machine Minder
- Previous experience working with machinery within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within manufacturing
- Experience working within a food manufacturing company is preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement and team development
- Ability to make effective decisions and maintain high standards, even when working under pressure
If you're ready to take the next step as a
Machine Minder, build on your existing skills and become part of a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment,
we’d love to hear from you!