Machine Operator

Novara People are recruiting for a Trainee Furnace Operator to join a specialist manufacturing business in Leeds.

The company manufactures specialist glass products used across a range of industrial applications. This is a great opportunity for someone with a practical/technical mindset who wants to train and develop within a manufacturing environment.

The furnace is essentially high-temperature equipment used to melt and process glass before it is manufactured into specialist glass flake products. Full training will be provided on the machinery and production process.

The Role

Working alongside the Furnace Supervisor, you will be trained to operate, monitor and maintain the furnace throughout production.

Core Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Full UK Driving Licence Essential

Full Training Provided

Your duties will include:

Supporting the Furnace Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the furnaces

Starting up and shutting down furnace equipment

Monitoring temperatures, readings and production levels

Adjusting the furnace control panel when required

Monitoring production to ensure the correct type of glass flake is being produced

Identifying and responding to production faults

General fault finding and troubleshooting while the furnace is running

Changing miller screens

Cleaning vacuums and filters

Recording production figures, averages and total output

Working towards production targets

Liaising with R&D Engineers and management regarding production and technical issues

Maintaining high Health & Safety standards at all times

Hours

The core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

This role requires flexibility. Candidates must be willing to work additional hours when production requires it, which can include:

Overtime

Longer shifts

Some weekends

Occasional night shifts

You therefore need to be genuinely flexible around working hours

Skills Required

Full UK driving licence – essential

Practical, hands-on approach

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Good problem-solving skills

Comfortable working around industrial machinery

Basic computer skills, including Excel

Able to learn internal software systems for production/data logging

Strong Health & Safety awareness

Reliable and hardworking

Willing to learn and develop

Flexible to w...