Machine Operative

Machine Operative - Manufacturing/Packaging

Marden, Kent

Monday to Friday 7am-5pm with an hour for lunch

£34,281 per annum

A growing and innovative manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Machine Operative to join its production team. If you’re hands-on, mechanically minded and enjoy keeping machinery running smoothly, this could be a great next step.

The Role

Set up and operate machinery

Monitor line performance and production output

Carry out routine maintenance and machine adjustments

Troubleshoot issues and minimise downtime

Complete quality checks and production records

About You

We’re looking for someone with recent hands-on experience operating semi-automated machinery, ideally within manufacturing or production.

You’ll be:

Mechanically minded with good problem-solving skills

Confident working independently and to SOPs

Safety and quality focused

A good communicator and team player

Keen to learn and develop

Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is desirable

What's in it for you?

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare

Wellbeing allowance

Employee share scheme

Pension

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer day

Excellent development opportunities