Machine Operator

Location: Failsworth

Machine Operator

Failsworth - £26,000 rising to £27,000 from April 2026
Monday-Friday - Weekly rotating shifts

I'm recruiting for a Machine Operator to work within a dedicated packing and palletising area at a well-established manufacturing site in Failsworth, with easy access from the motorway network and local bus routes.

The role

This position is focused on the robot-assisted packing of finished products, ensuring goods are handled safely, accurately and to a high standard before despatch.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Operating a robotic packing system handling 25kg bags

Moving finished product and packaging using a counterbalance FLT

Weighing, labelling and identifying pallets correctly

Maintaining accurate stock movements using internal systems

Ensuring stock rotation and tidy, well-organised pallet areas

Keeping the robot and packing area clean, safe and compliant

You may occasionally support despatch activity during busy periods or cover, but this is not a despatch role - the core focus is robot operation.

Shift pattern

Weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Friday:

6:00am - 2:00pm

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Would need to be flexible to work 7.00am - 15.00pm + Overtime as and when required. No weekend working.

What you'll need

A valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)

Experience in robot operation or machine operation

Confidence working with machinery or automated processes

Good attention to detail and a safety-first mindset

Comfortable handling 25kg products as part of a packing process

Good numeracy skills

This role would suit a Machine Operative with FLT license looking to move into a robot-assisted packing role.

What's on offer

£26,000 starting salary, rising to £27,000 from 1st April 2026

25 days holiday, bookable throughout the year with approval (minimum two weeks' notice)

8 bank holidays

Monday-Friday working only

Long-term, secure role within a well-run operation

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.
If your CV isn't fully up to date, that's fine - I'm happy to talk it through first.

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