Machine Operative
Location: Huddersfield
Pay: £12.50p/h starting rate, rising to £13.56p/h once trained (reviewed in April 2026)
Overtime rates: time + 20% Mon - Fri and x1.75 weekend rate
Duration: 12 weeks Temporary - Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm & Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Please note this role requires regular mandatory overtime during busy periods. When overtime is scheduled, hours will be: Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 6:00pm & Friday: 6:00am - 5:00pm
Applicants must be flexible and willing to work these extended hours when required.
Stafflex are recruiting for an experienced Machine Operative to join a well-established manufacturer of high-performance geosynthetic systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual seeking a long-term career within a growing business.
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Operate and monitor extrusion machinery to produce products in line with production specifications.
2. Set up extrusion machines, including loading materials, adjusting temperatures, and configuring tooling.
3. Monitor product quality during production and make adjustments to maintain required standards.
4. Carry out routine machine checks, cleaning, a...