Machine Operator

Description:

Howdens is recruiting a Machine Operator to join our team at Howdens Work Surfaces, our solid surfaces production facility in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, East Yorkshire.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for grinding and polishing quartz & Dekton worktops to achieve a high-quality finish using portable grinding and polishing tools. As part of the finishing process, you will be working in a wet production environment, where water is used throughout the polishing operation.

Pay Rate

You'll join Howdens on Band C during your initial training period. Once you've successfully completed your training, you'll progress to Band B, with a corresponding increase in pay:
 

• Band C: £35,786.40 per annum + Shift allowance £4,882.80 per annum
• Band B: £43,696.64 per annum + Shift Allowance £4,882.80 per annum
   

Shift Pattern
 

• Sunday to Thursday nights | 9:45pm – 6:00am
• Regular opportunities for overtime are available to increase your earnings
   

What Will You Be Doing as a Machine Operator:

As a Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the high-quality standards our customers expect. Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Operating finishing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Sanding, inspecting, and preparing products to achieve the required finish
• Carrying out quality checks to identify and resolve any defects
• Following production schedules and meeting output targets
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the manufacturing process to ensure products are completed on time
   

What Do You Need to Qualify:

We're looking for reliable, motivated individuals who take pride in producing quality work. To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
 

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or factory environment
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• The ability to work safely and follow established processes and procedures
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
   

What can we offer you as a Machine Operator:
 

• 25 days + bank holidays per year and the opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Daily meal allowance
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Clean, modern factory using state of the art machinery
• Free parking
• PPE provided
• Highest standards of health & safety