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Machine Operative

Job details
Posting date: 11 September 2025
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 October 2025
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Essential Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: ShefMO

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Summary

Hours of work:

Monday to Wednesday: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 6:00am – 12:00 noon
Monday to Wednesday: 6:00pm – 6:00am
Thursday: 6:00pm – 12:00am
Shifts are expected to change in the future to D/N/A



What we offer:

Competitive pay at £14.50 per hour
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Paid breaks and shift handovers
1-on-1 training and ongoing support
Internal and external training to upskill and grow
Supportive team environment


Key responsibilities:

Feeding metal scrap into shredding machinery
Operating an industrial washing machine to process materials
Conducting visual quality checks on finished products
Supporting general production and housekeeping duties as needed


What we’re looking for:

Previous experience in a processing, manufacturing, or steelworks environment is highly desirable
Comfortable working in an industrial setting with machinery
Good attention to detail and a reliable work ethic
Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a close-knit team


How to apply

Email your CV to chesterfield@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

or call Meg on 01246 278000

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