Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder who has experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment, operating and running machinery with excellent communication and team working skills is required for a well-established manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. SALARY: Starting at £32,000 per annum Regular Pay Reviews Benefits and Career Progression LOCATION: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Shift Work 4 on 4 off Days and Nights / 12 Hour Shifts JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder who has experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment, operating and running machinery with excellent communication and team working skills. As a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder you will help ensure that the moulding machines run to the specification established by the Technician Department and that the containers are produced to the customers agreed specification. Focus is also paid to minimising downtime and scrap levels. Working as a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder you will join the Machine Technician Team at the companys Milton Keynes site APPLY TODAY If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder will include: Machine Operation and Maintenance: You'll ensure that moulding machines and all ancillary equipment are in excellent working order. This includes carrying out routine checks, performing minor repairs as instructed, and reporting any significant defects to a supervisor to prevent production delays Quality Control and Assurance: You'll be responsible for maintaining the high quality of all products. Your duties will involve performing regular visual and weight checks, identifying and addressing faults, and accurately completing all necessary quality control paperwork Technical Adjustments and Set-Up: You'll use your technical skills to remove, clean, and realign parts of moulding machines, including heads, tooling, and blowpins Raw Material Management: You will manage the continuous supply of raw materials by changing over bins. It's crucial that you report any potential shortages to your supervisor promptly to avoid any disruption to the production process Workplace Housekeeping: You will maintain the machines, equipment, and your immediate work area to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation at all times CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment (Plastics exposure would be a distinct advantage) Previous experience of operating / running machinery training provided on specific machinery Good communication skills The organisation is interested in applicants who are: Reliable, self-motivated with a desire to grow Proactive, methodical and safe working methods Excellent communication and team working skills Proven experience of working well in a team environment Mechanical background or training / qualifications BENEFITS Generous pension contributions Life Assurance Employee Christmas voucher PerkBox High Street brand discounts Long service awards Subsidised onsite canteen Ongoing Upskilling and Development Opportunities HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P13772 Full-Time, Permanent Manufacturing and Production / Production Operative Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.