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Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator

Job Description - Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator

Production Operative / Machine Operative

Location: Dronfield
Pay: £13.15 per hour (Days) / £14.18 per hour (Nights)
Hours: Monday to Thursday – rotating days and nights
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for a Production Operative / Machine Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company in Dronfield on a long-term basis.

This is a hands-on industrial role suited to someone with a background in production, manufacturing, machine operating, mechanical work or engineering.

The role involves working around machinery, stripping down and cleaning production equipment and carrying out general manufacturing duties. The environment can be dusty, dirty and physically demanding, so you must be comfortable with practical, hands-on work.

Duties

Stripping down and dismantling machinery and production equipment

Cleaning and preparing machinery

Operating production machinery

Loading and unloading materials

Using hand tools where required

Carrying out basic machinery and quality checks

Assisting with general production and manufacturing duties

Reporting machinery or production issues

Following health and safety procedures

Keeping the work area clean and safe

Requirements

Previous experience in production, manufacturing, machine operating, mechanical work or engineering is preferred.

You should be:

Mechanically minded and practical

Comfortable working around machinery

Comfortable working in a dusty and dirty environment

Confident using basic hand tools

Physically fit for a hands-on role

Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping

Willing to work rotating day and night shifts

Previous experience as a Production Operative, Machine Operative, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Mechanical Operative or Engineering Operative would be advantageous.

Shifts & Pay

Days: 05:45 – 17:45
£13.15 per hour – paid for 49 hours per week

Nights: 17:45 – 05:45
£14.18 per hour – paid for 57 hours per week

Weekly rotation between days and nights, Monday to Thursday.

Benefits

Three-day weekend every week

Friday, Saturday and Sunday off

All UK bank holidays off

Weekly pay

Full training provided

Long-term employment

Four-day working week

If you have a production, manufacturing, machine operating or mechanical background and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Dronfield, apply now.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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