Machine Op April 2026

Pertemps Warrington; Wigan; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington is hiring a Machine Operator for a full-time role in Wigan. The position involves operating band saws and assisting with CNC milling, alongside general warehouse duties in a steel stockholding environment.

You will receive full training and support from an experienced team, with emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and safety. The role offers a temporary-to-permanent contract and regular day shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with general warehouse tasks in metal stockholding.
• Ability to learn on the job and follow instructions.
• Good maths and measurement skills.
• Physically fit due to heavy lifting.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate band saws and circular saws; training provided.
• Learn to use CNC milling machines.
• Support metal finishing processes.
• Pack customer orders and load/unload vehicles.
• Inspect incoming and stored stock and maintain records.
• Complete routine quality checks.

Skills

Practical skills

Mathematics understanding

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical fitness

Tools

Band saws

CNC milling training

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

This full-time Machine Op April 2026 position in Wigan offers £13.27 hourly, working Monday to Friday, 07:00 until 15:00, with a temporary-to-permanent contract. Based at a family-run metals supplier, duties include general warehouse tasks within a steel stockholding setting. The successful candidate will operate band saws and circular saws, receive training on CNC milling equipment, support metal finishing, pack customer orders, load and unload vehicles, and inspect incoming stock. Accurate record keeping is essential. Applicants should possess practical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues. Full training is provided for the right person seeking stable employment.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Wigan (WN6)

Salary: £13.27 per hour

Shifts: Monday- Friday 07:00- 15:00

Contract: Temporary- Permanent

Our client a medium size family run business with over 30 years’ experience of supplying specialist high quality metals is looking to recruit a Machine Operator who can be mentored by an experienced team in various skills, as below

Duties

• Carry out general warehouse duties within a busy steel stockholding environment.
• Operate band saws and circular saws (full training provided).
• Learn to use CNC milling machines.
• Support metal finishing processes.
• Assist with packing and preparing customer orders.
• Load and unload vehicles as stock arrives.
• Check, measure, and inspect incoming and stored stock.
• Maintain accurate stock control records.
• Complete routine quality checks.
• Receive training in the safe use of overhead cranes and slings.
• Learn to operate forklifts and side loaders.

Skills

• Wanting to learn and develop new skills.
• Must have a good understanding of Mathematics and figures.
• Hardworking with good work ethic.
• Due to the nature of the role and some heavy lifting, you must be physically fit.
• Good communicator both written and verbal.

The successful Machine Operator will have the following skills; Wanting to learn and develop new skills. Must have a good understanding of Mathematics and figures. Hardworking with good work ethic. Due to the nature of the role and some heavy lifting, you must be physically fit. Good communicator both written and verbal.