Machine Operative

HRGO are recruiting temp to perm Machine Operatives for our client in Ellesmere Port. This role will require you to safely and efficiently operate machinery to manufacture company products. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, on…

Pay rate £13.45/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 19 August 2026

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About this job

HRGO are recruiting temp to perm Machine Operatives for our client in Ellesmere Port. This role will require you to safely and efficiently operate machinery to manufacture company products.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, on Fri finish at 2pm OR 7am-4pm, on Fri finish at 1pm

Location: Ellesmere Port

Pay: £13.45 per hour, paid weekly (breaks are paid)

Key responsibilities

Operate machinery safely at all times, promoting a strong Health & Safety culture.

Report hazards, near misses and safety concerns promptly and accurately.

Manufacture products to required standards of quality, legality, authenticity and customer expectation.

Work to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and site procedures at all times.

Follow the production plan to achieve site KPIs (e.g., material losses, line efficiency, labour utilisation).

Escalate breakdowns and performance issues quickly (e.g., speed, material feed, quality defects) so plans can be updated.

Control materials and resources in your area to minimise waste.

Use the ERP system correctly, including accurate sign-offs and completion of required production records.

Carry out regular quality checks, record results on the ERP system, and highlight any non-conformances.

Identify and report discrepancies or missing information within ERP records.

Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse and Purchasing to support effective materials management.

Participate in Continuous Improvement activity and suggest practical improvements to processes and ways of working.

Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support production.

Skills & experience

Strong awareness of safe working practices and willingness to follow procedures.

Previous experience in a machine operative role.

Basic computer skills (comfortable completing system records).

Team player with the ability to work independently and use initiative.

Why you should work for HRGO

Temp to perm opportunity
Accessible via public transport, onsite parking available
Modern online portal for registering, can be done from home
28 days holiday, all holidays are visible to you on our portal
Pension contributions
Weekly pay
Team away days
Free breakfasts and drinks providedIf you are interested in this position please call HRGO on (phone number removed) and ensure you are registered on the website

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