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Production Operative

Job in Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listing for: Market 36
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.5 GBP Hourly GBP 13.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Halstead. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining quality standards and production targets.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30
Friday 08:00 – 15:30

Role Accountabilities:

* Operate machinery and equipment following safe practices for machining, sawing, punching, drilling and assembly operations

* Verify machine and tooling settings to ensure accurate tolerances and correct machine function

* Maintain productivity on routine and repetitive manufacturing jobs at prescribed rates

* Carry out in-process checks to ensure all required tolerances and quality standards are met

* Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area during and after operation

* Complete all required safety procedures prior to and during operations

* Communicate production related matters to supervisors

Responsibilities:

* Operate machines, controls, deburr and inspect parts to ensure conformance to drawing specifications

* Work from drawings, sketches and manuals to determine dimensions, tolerances and set-up requirements

* Organise work area before and after processing, stacking finished parts correctly to avoid double handling

* Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and make adjustments where capable

* Report machine faults to supervisors

* Liaise with management, production control and quality teams to resolve machining or quality issues

The Experience You Will Bring:

* Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred

* Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

* Good attention to detail and quality standards

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Strong communication skills

* Understanding of health & safety in a workshop environment

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
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