Machine Operator - Heavy Industry
<p><strong>Machine Operator</strong><br />Location: Murton, York<br />Pay: £17.00 per hour (37,128 + Bonus) + Overtime paid at 1.5x<br />Shifts: 12-hour shifts (rotating days & nights)</p> <p><strong>Elevation Recruitment</strong> are currently working with a well-established and growing production business in the animal feed sector, who are looking to add a reliable and hardworking Machine Operator to their team. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced environment with long-term stability and opportunities to progress.</p> <strong>The Role</strong> <p>This is a hands-on position within a busy multispecies feed mill, combining control room operations with shop floor duties. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient production of high-quality animal feed.</p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> <ul> <li> <p>Operating and monitoring production processes via control room systems</p> </li><li> <p>Loading raw materials and handling finished products</p> </li><li> <p>Supporting batching, mixing, and pelleting processes</p> </li><li> <p>Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting faults</p> </li><li> <p>Assisting with raw material intake and product bagging</p> </li><li> <p>Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene</p> </li><li> <p>Following all health & safety and quality procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Accurately completing production records</p> </li><li> <p>Supporting general mill operations as required</p> </li></ul> <strong>What We’re Looking For</strong> <ul> <li> <p>Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts</p> </li><li> <p>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes</p> </li><li> <p>Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude</p> </li><li> <p>Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy industrial environment</p> </li></ul> <strong>Desirable (Not Essential)</strong> <ul> <li> <p>FLT licence</p> </li><li> <p>Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or feed mill environment</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with automated or PLC-controlled systems</p> </li></ul> <strong>What’s On Offer</strong> <ul> <li> <p>£17.00 per hour + enhanced overtime rates</p> </li><li> <p>Full training provided</p> </li><li> <p>Genuine progression opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Long-term, stable opportunity within a growing business</p> </li></ul> <p>If you’re looking for a role where you can get stuck in, learn new skills, and build a long-term career, this could be the role for you.</p> <p>Apply now or get in touch with Elevation Recruitment for more information.</p>