Machine Operative

Please note: This vacancy is not suitable for applicants without previous machine-operating experience. Pickles Recruitment is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join an established manufacturing company…

Manufacturing
Pay rate £13/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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About this job

Please note: This vacancy is not suitable for applicants without previous machine-operating experience.

Pickles Recruitment is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join an established manufacturing company based in Denton.

Main duties:

* Setting and operating production machinery

* Loading materials and monitoring the production process

* Completing quality checks on finished products

* Making basic machine adjustments

* Identifying and reporting machinery faults

* Working towards production targets

* Maintaining a clean and safe working area

Experience required:

Previous machine-operating experience within a manufacturing or production environment is essential. Applicants must be reliable, safety-conscious and confident working in a busy factory environment

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