Production/Machine Operative (Shifts)
Job description
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Machine Operator - Temporary Ongoing
Outskirts of Workington
£15.88 per hour
Alternating Shift Pattern
We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing site on the outskirts of Workington. This is a temporary ongoing position with a well-structured alternating shift pattern.
Shift Pattern (Alternating Weekly)
Week 1 - Morning Shift
Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Friday: 6:00am - 11:00am
Week 2 - Afternoon Shift
Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
- Monitoring production processes and ensuring quality standards are met
- Carrying out basic machine checks and reporting faults
- Completing production records accurately
- Maintaining a clean and safe working area
- Adhering to all health & safety procedures
What We're Looking For
- Previous manufacturing or production experience (advantageous)
- Experience operating machinery preferred
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work alternating shifts
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please email us your up to date CV and call us on
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Application advice
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⚙️ Highlight any manufacturing or production experience prominently as this is explicitly mentioned as advantageous
🔧 Emphasise machinery operation skills and any specific equipment you've worked with in manufacturing settings
📋 Showcase your attention to detail with examples of quality control or production record keeping
🕐 Demonstrate flexibility with shift patterns and reliability in previous roles with alternating schedules
🦺 Include any health and safety certifications or training relevant to manufacturing environments
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Operated 4 production line machines in manufacturing environment, maintaining 98% quality standards across 2,400 units per shift
- •Completed daily machine checks and fault reporting procedures, reducing downtime by 15% through proactive maintenance identification
- •Maintained accurate production records for 180 daily output cycles while adhering to strict health and safety protocols
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Adecco's Machine Operator position in Workington represents exactly the manufacturing opportunity I seek, combining my machinery operation experience with the structured alternating shift pattern that suits my availability. My background in production environments and commitment to quality standards align perfectly with your requirements.
My background in manufacturing operations has equipped me with the technical skills and safety-conscious approach essential for this role, which I am eager to discuss further.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What types of manufacturing machinery have you operated previously?
- ›How do you ensure quality standards are maintained during production runs?
- ›Describe your approach to conducting routine machine checks and fault identification
- ›What production recording systems or methods have you used?
- ›How do you prioritise safety when operating machinery in a fast-paced environment?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to alternating shift patterns
- ›Describe a situation where your attention to detail prevented a quality issue
- ›How do you maintain reliability and punctuality in shift-based roles?
- ›Give an example of when you identified and reported a machine fault
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to maintain productivity while following strict safety procedures
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to alternating shift patterns
Describe a situation where your attention to detail prevented a quality issue