Vacancy Detail

Machine Operative

Machine Operative

Are you a skilled Machine Operative looking for your next big opportunity in Leeds?

📍 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
💷 Pay: £13 per hour (with a potential increase for the right fit) + Paid Overtime
🎁 Benefits:
✔️ Temp-to-perm opportunity – “try before you buy” job security!
✔️ Paid breaks during your shift
✔️ Potential Friday overtime when busy
✔️ Work with innovative plastics that resemble technical textiles

✅ Must Haves:
✅ Previous experience as a Machine Operative in manufacturing or production
✅ Knowledge of running a needle line (ideal but not essential)
✅ Ability to work 06:30–18:30, Mon–Thurs
✅ A team player with a focus on quality and efficiency

⏰ Hours: 06:30–18:30, Monday to Thursday (paid overtime available)

About the Role:
We’re on the lookout for a reliable Machine Operative to join our client’s innovative Leeds-based team. This Machine Operative role offers the chance to work with high-performance material. You’ll play a key part in operating machinery, keeping production lines moving, and making sure every product meets top-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor production machinery as a Machine Operative

Work to schedules, hitting production targets on time

Carry out detailed quality checks to maintain excellence

Keep your work area tidy and safe at all times

Assist with machine adjustments and changeovers

Desirable Skills:

Previous experience in textiles or plastics manufacturing

Needle line operation knowledge

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Why This Machine Operative Role Rocks:

Only a 4-day working week – your weekends start early!

Paid breaks to recharge during your shift

Overtime opportunities to boost your earnings

Clear path from temp to permanent for the right candidate

Start Date: 1st September (or sooner if you’re ready to roll!)

10 Recruitment are delighted to be working on this Machine Operative vacancy for our client. However, we are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply today to avoid missing this opportunity. You can contact us on 0333 038 32 10 or check out our website for other Machine Operative jobs we are currently working on.

Location: Leeds LS10 | Salary: 13.00 - 19.50 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 14/08/2025