Machine Minder/ Operative

Kinetic Manchester are currently recruiting a Cable Manufacturing Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Blackley. This is a rotating shift role (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 weekly rotation) within a company that has been operating for over 120 years and is recognised as a world-class manufacturer. They produce essential cable products that support critical infrastructure across the UK. A DBS check will be completed prior to starting. As a Cable Manufacturing Operative, your duties will include:

• Keeping production lines running efficiently throughout the shift
• Making minor machine adjustments to support smooth operation
• Ensuring product quality standards are consistently met
• Identifying and reporting any manufacturing compliance issues
• Operating production machinery in line with SOPs and process specifications
• Completing production records including output, downtime and scrap
• Carrying out 5S housekeeping standards
• Supporting basic fault finding using data collection and SPC charts
• Assisting with line set-up and start-up in a safe and controlled manner
• Completing required safety checks
• Testing finished reels/drums against inspection schedules and recording results
• Updating waste and scrap documentation and ensuring correct disposal

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Good practical, hands-on ability
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• A reliable, methodical approach to work
• Awareness of health and safety standards
• A flexible, enthusiastic attitude and strong team ethic
• Ability to work rotating early and late shifts consistently

In return, you will receive:

• £12.71 per hour, with a significant pay increase after 12 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Opportunity for a permanent contract
• Free on-site parking

This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable manufacturer with long-term career prospects. If you're interested, apply today with an up-to-date CV. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.