Machine Operative

Advanced Engineering · City, Derby

Machine Operative at Advanced Engineering, based in City, Derby, paying £14.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£14.00 per hour
Location
City, Derby
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 hours ago
Closes
22 Nov 2026
Sector
Machine Operator

10% below the typical rate for machine operator

Reference jobs/machine-operative-city-derby/3032962527-2

About the role

Machine Operative

About the Role

Salary - 14.42 - 16.22

Hours - 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday - 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am rotating weekly

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Machine Operative to join our clients production team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating slitting, punch, and micro-perforation machinery to produce high-quality finished products to precise customer specifications.

Working as part of our manufacturing team, you will play a key role in helping the business achieve its production, quality, and customer service objectives while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate slitting, punch, and micro-perforation machines to customer specifications.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards, ensuring equipment and work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
  • Carry out pre-operational inspections and promptly report any equipment faults or production issues.
  • Follow all quality procedures and customer requirements, ensuring products meet specification at every stage.
  • Monitor print position, repeat lengths, and material quality, reporting any defects immediately.
  • Cut cores accurately while minimising waste through efficient material usage.
  • Record production data accurately and ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
  • Weigh, label, load, and unload finished products using safe manual handling techniques and lifting equipment where required.
  • Carry out routine preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery and report any major maintenance requirements.
  • Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, safe working practices, and PPE requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with BRC, FSC, and company procedures at all times.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and productive team environment.
  • Report all health and safety concerns, near misses, and incidents, and support investigations where required.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your Supervisor or Management.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience setting up and operating machinery.
  • Be quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
  • Be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety.
  • Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Be able to complete production records accurately and follow written procedures.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a supportive manufacturing team where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to delivering excellent products for our customers.

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining our team as a Machine Operative, we'd love to hear from you. Please click apply and we will get back to you within 48 hours.

Reference: jobs/machine-operative-city-derby/3032962527-2 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Advanced Engineering

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