Knitting Machine Operator
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, North West, OL16 1HR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58864825 |
Summary
Knitting Machine Operator
Location: Rochdale
⏰ Hours: 7:30am – 4:10pm Monday – Thursday / 7:30 – 12:30 Friday
Pay: £12.40 per hour
Contract: Temporary ongoing
We are currently seeking a Knitting Machine Operative to join our clients production team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate knitting machines to manufacture fabrics in line with production schedules and quality standards.
- Monitor machine performance during operation, identifying defects in fabric and responding promptly to any issues.
- Detect and repair fabric faults, including threading cotton ends into machines and tying in warp ends when required.
- Carry out occasional tasks at height, such as accessing elevated machine components for adjustments or maintenance, using provided safety equipment and training.
- Perform manual handling duties involving weights between 8kg and 14kg, including the movement of yarns, beams, and finished products.
- Maintain cleanliness of machinery and the surrounding work area to support a safe and efficient working environment.
- Complete basic production documentation, including records of output, downtime, and faults.
- Participate in training and develop the ability to operate additional machinery within the department to support team flexibility.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Requirements:
✅ Sufficient physical fitness to undertake manual handling tasks and occasional work at height
✅ Strong attention to detail with the ability to quickly identify and resolve machine or fabric faults.
✅ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced production environment.
✅ Basic literacy and numeracy skills to accurately complete production records.
Interested? Apply now
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy
Location: Rochdale
⏰ Hours: 7:30am – 4:10pm Monday – Thursday / 7:30 – 12:30 Friday
Pay: £12.40 per hour
Contract: Temporary ongoing
We are currently seeking a Knitting Machine Operative to join our clients production team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate knitting machines to manufacture fabrics in line with production schedules and quality standards.
- Monitor machine performance during operation, identifying defects in fabric and responding promptly to any issues.
- Detect and repair fabric faults, including threading cotton ends into machines and tying in warp ends when required.
- Carry out occasional tasks at height, such as accessing elevated machine components for adjustments or maintenance, using provided safety equipment and training.
- Perform manual handling duties involving weights between 8kg and 14kg, including the movement of yarns, beams, and finished products.
- Maintain cleanliness of machinery and the surrounding work area to support a safe and efficient working environment.
- Complete basic production documentation, including records of output, downtime, and faults.
- Participate in training and develop the ability to operate additional machinery within the department to support team flexibility.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Requirements:
✅ Sufficient physical fitness to undertake manual handling tasks and occasional work at height
✅ Strong attention to detail with the ability to quickly identify and resolve machine or fabric faults.
✅ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced production environment.
✅ Basic literacy and numeracy skills to accurately complete production records.
Interested? Apply now
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy
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