Machine Minder​/Machine Operative

Overview

Kinetic Manchester are recruiting a Machine Minder to work for one of our clients based in Blackley. The company has history dating back more than 120 years and is a world-class manufacturer. Their products build the infrastructure that supports the way we live and work.

You will benefit from working with a fantastic company and also:

• £12.21ph per hour
• Increase after 12 weeks Training to £17.07

You will be working (Apply online only) AND (Apply online only) rotating weekly so you must be able to work both. Please note, a DBS check will be completed upon offer.

• As one of the Cable Making / Extrusion Operative, you will be tasked with:
  Ensuring that the line remains operational during the shift
• Making minor machine adjustments to ensure the effectiveness of the plant equipment
• Maintaining the quality of the product
• Identify manufacturing compliance problems
• Operate production machinery as per SOP and Process Specification
• Complete production sheets e.g. production figures, down time and scrap
• Carry out 5S duties
• Complete the initial investigations in order to solve process problems using a range of techniques e.g. data collecting, analysis of SPC Chart
• Complete the line set up and start up in a responsible and safe manner
• Completing any safety check offs
• Test completed reels/drums as per inspection schedule and record on production sheet
• Update waste management systems, scrap sheets and correctly dispose of scrap

• Excellent practical skills for completing manual work
• Extrusion experience would be a great advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow written and spoken instructions
• Ability to work quickly and follow set routine patterns
• Awareness of health and safety
• Must be flexible and enthusiastic and a team player
• Able to consistently work (Apply online only) & (Apply online only) rotating

• Chance to go permanent
• Free Parking
• Training

• Job Title:
  
  Machine Minder / Machine Operative
• Company:
  Kinetic PLC
• Location:
  
  Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted:
  Feb 4th 2026
• Closes:
  Mar 7th 2026
• Sector:
• Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Hours:
  
  Full Time

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