Machine Operator

Location: Cardiff County

Machine Operator - On-Site Roll Forming

Location:

Cardiff, with UK travel Salary: £12.74 per hour basic  Overnight Allowance  Up to 10% Annual Bonus  Excellent Benefits

Hours:

Monday to Friday - 7:00am - 3:00pm Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Machine Operator to join their specialist On-Site Rolling team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Operative or Machine Operator looking for something a little different from a traditional factory-based role. You'll be based primarily at the Cardiff manufacturing facility, operating specialist roll-forming machinery to produce high-quality roofing and cladding products.

Once fully trained, you'll also travel with colleagues to customer project sites throughout the UK, where products are manufactured directly on location using specialist equipment. This is what you'll be doing As a Machine Operator, you'll work as part of the production team, supporting the safe and efficient manufacture of roofing and cladding products both at the Cardiff facility and on customer sites across the UK.

Your responsibilities will include:
Setting, operating and monitoring specialist roll-forming machinery to manufacture roofing and cladding products. Carrying out machine setups and changeovers to support different production runs and product requirements. Monitoring machine performance and ensuring products are manufactured safely, accurately and efficiently. Reading and following production instructions, technical drawings and product specifications. Inspecting finished products using appropriate measuring and checking equipment to ensure quality standards are met.

Keeping machinery supplied with the correct raw materials to maintain production output and minimise downtime. Identifying machinery faults, production issues or quality concerns and reporting these promptly to the Team Leader. Travelling with colleagues to construction project sites across the UK to support on-site roll forming and manufacturing activities. Assisting with the setup and operation of specialist machinery on customer sites following full training.

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment, both at the Cardiff facility and on external sites. The experience you'll bring Previous experience working as a Machine Operator, Production Operative or Manufacturing Operative. Experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment. A good understanding of production processes, quality standards and safe working procedures. Ability to follow technical drawings, production instructions or manufacturing specifications.

Good attention to detail, with the ability to identify quality issues and maintain consistent standards. A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn how to operate specialist roll-forming machinery. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good numeracy and literacy skills. A flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK.

Comfortable staying away from home overnight when required. Working Hours & UK Travel Your normal working hours will be Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm , based at the Cardiff manufacturing facility. Once fully trained, you'll also travel with colleagues to customer project sites throughout the UK, typically around every other week depending on project requirements. Some projects will involve overnight stays, with accommodation provided and an additional overnight allowance paid.

For sites within reasonable travelling distance, you'll return home the same day. You won't be expected to travel or work on customer sites…