Machine Operator - Heavy Industry

York · Road & Infrastructure

£37,128 per annumNight shift

Machine Operator
Location: Murton, York
Pay: £17.00 per hour (37,128 + Bonus)  + Overtime paid at 1.5x
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (rotating days & nights)

Elevation Recruitment are currently working with a well-established and growing production business in the animal feed sector, who are looking to add a reliable and hardworking Machine Operator to their team. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced environment with long-term stability and opportunities to progress.

The Role

This is a hands-on position within a busy multispecies feed mill, combining control room operations with shop floor duties. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient production of high-quality animal feed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring production processes via control room systems

  • Loading raw materials and handling finished products

  • Supporting batching, mixing, and pelleting processes

  • Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting faults

  • Assisting with raw material intake and product bagging

  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

  • Following all health & safety and quality procedures

  • Accurately completing production records

  • Supporting general mill operations as required

What We’re Looking For

  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling

  • Able to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes

  • Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude

  • Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy industrial environment

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • FLT licence

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or feed mill environment

  • Experience with automated or PLC-controlled systems

What’s On Offer

  • £17.00 per hour + enhanced overtime rates

  • Full training provided

  • Genuine progression opportunities

  • Long-term, stable opportunity within a growing business

If you’re looking for a role where you can get stuck in, learn new skills, and build a long-term career, this could be the role for you.

Apply now or get in touch with Elevation Recruitment for more information.

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  • How do I apply for Machine Operator - Heavy Industry?

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  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £37,128 per annum

  • Where is this job based?

    York

  • Who is the employer?

    Elevation Recruitment Group

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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