Machine Operative

Company: Kinetic plc
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Location: Wirral
Job Description:

Job Title

Machine Operative

Location

Bromborough, England, North West

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

£29,484 per annum

Shift Pattern

4 on / 4 off (2 days | 2 nights) – 07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00

Responsibilities

  • Manage and promote Health & Safety requirements in accordance with company policy.
  • Contribute to improvement of H&S systems and practices within the department.
  • Attend H&S training courses to develop personal knowledge and skills.
  • Assist management with updating Safe Working Procedures.
  • Identify and report machine defects/problems to Shift Manager / Team Leader or Engineering Manager.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe department.
  • Plan and execute changeovers with the Team Leader to ensure all labour is provided for SMED.
  • Complete job documentation as required.
  • Load and dose blends, ensuring operators wear required PPE.
  • Set up customer orders to specification.
  • Operate all department machinery, including inline recycling machines.
  • Provide training support and liaise with the Team Leader to identify training needs.
  • Support the Technical Team with plant/product trials.
  • Work alternative shifts and perform additional duties as required.

Skills and Attributes

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of H&S issues in manufacturing.
  • Experience delivering training (1-1 or on-the-job).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
  • Proficiency in IT – Navision, Excel, in-house computer programmes.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent working relationships at all levels, respect confidentiality.

Reporting

Reporting directly to the Extrusion Team Leader / Shift Manager, with close working relationships with Senior Production Technicians, Engineering Department, Warehouse Managers, Operations Team and Continuous Improvement Managers.

Contact

Telephone: 01244 821737email: Sophie.fryer@kinetic-plc.co.uk

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Posted: July 14th, 2026