Machine Operative, Heanor

Company: Essential Recruitment
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Location: Heanor
Job Description:

Do you have an interest in working within manufacturing?

Are you happy to work 4 on 4 off, rotational shifts?

Do you live local to or can you get to Heanor for 6am?

If you answered YES and are seeking a new role with a rapidly expanding organisation – we want to hear from you!

We are looking for enthusiastic Machine Operators to join a European leader in the recycling and plastics industry. These are excellent opportunities to join a local employer of choice and could lead to ongoing work. Training will be provided.

Working Hours

Rotational shift pattern 4 on (2 days and 2 nights 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am) 4 off

Hourly Rate

£13.25p/h – increasing to £14.72p/h after 12 weeks

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Team Leader/Production Manager
  • Operating machinery and any other equipment
  • Placing finished good onto pallets at high frequency and assisting with packing products
  • Ensuring PPE is worn at all times
  • Operating first line maintenance on machinery where required
  • General housekeeping within departments and ensuring a good level is maintained
  • Operation of conveyer belts and metal detectors (in certain departments)
  • Completion of associated paperwork
  • Manual handling where required

Experience/Skills Required

  • Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative
  • Positive attitude towards health and safety and training

Benefits

  • Temp to permanent opportunities
  • Start work immediately
  • Easily accessible from Heanor, Codnor, Ilkeston etc.
  • Free onsite parking
  • Extensive training and development opportunities

To apply, please either:

Email your CV to j27@essentialrecruitment.co.uk or call Paula or Isabelle on 01773 513310

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Posted: June 4th, 2026