Owen Payne Recruitment is recruiting Machine Operatives on behalf of a leading food manufacturing company based in Wolverhampton (WV5).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business that invests in its people through structured training and career development.

Please note: Previous Machine Setting experience is essential for this role. We are looking for candidates who have hands-on experience setting and operating production machinery and are confident making machine adjustments to ensure efficient production.

If you're reliable, mechanically minded, and looking for a long-term career where you can develop your skills and progress, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating and monitoring automated production machinery
• Making machine adjustments and ensuring equipment is correctly set for production
• Ensuring production runs efficiently while meeting quality standards
• Completing production paperwork and recording production data
• Carrying out basic fault finding and reporting machine issues
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards
• Working as part of a busy production team to achieve daily production targets
• Following all Health & Safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous Machine Setting experience is essential
• Previous experience as a Machine Operative, Machine Setter, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Machine Minder
• Hands-on experience setting and adjusting production machinery
• Experience within food manufacturing is desirable but not essential
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve basic machine issues
• Comfortable using computers and production systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and eagerness to develop new skills
• Able to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts

What's In It For You?

• £16.45 per hour
• Pay rate can go up to £18.15 once fully trained
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing full-time work
• Opportunity for permanent contract
• Full training provided
• Overtime available
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Working Hours

Days: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Nights: 6:00pm – 6:00am

Shift Pattern:
2 Days → 1 Day Off → 2 Nights → 3 Days Off

Apply Today

If you have previous Machine Setting experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent pay, ongoing training, and real career progression, apply now.

Alternatively, contact Owen Payne Recruitment on 01902 714122 (Option 4) for more information