Machine Operative

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid breaks

Full training provided

Clear progression routes

Every weekend off

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is seeking a Machine Operative in Cheltenham for a full-time, temp-to-perm role. The position pays £12.71 per hour PAYE with overtime and paid breaks, and includes full training and clear progression routes.

Working alternating weekly shifts, you will feed materials into machinery, monitor output, and perform basic quality checks. Desirable candidates have mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing products according to production requirements
• Feeding materials into machinery
• Monitoring machine performance and output
• Carrying out basic quality checks
• Following production schedules and targets
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures
• Supporting the wider production team as required

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial seeks a Machine Operative for a well-established manufacturing business in Cheltenham. This full-time, temp-to-perm contract pays £12.71 hourly, with overtime available and paid breaks. Working alternating weekly shifts, the successful candidate operates machinery, monitors production output, and maintains quality standards. Full training is provided, alongside clear progression pathways and pay increases for long-term staff. Applicants should possess mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and reliability. Every weekend is free within this supportive setting. Prior manufacturing or production experience would prove advantageous, though comprehensive instruction is offered to those demonstrating the right attitude and commitment.

Machine Operative Looking for your next manufacturing opportunity with long term career prospects? Pertemps is recruiting a Machine Operative to join a well established manufacturing business in Cheltenham. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering excellent training, paid breaks, overtime opportunities, and clear progression routes with pay increases available for long term employees.

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour PAYE
• Overtime available
• 12 Week Temp to perm opportunity
• Paid breaks
• Full training provided
• Clear career progression pathways
• Pay rate increases available following long-term progression
• Every weekend free
• Supportive team environment

Shift Details

• Alternating Weekly Shift Week 1 Monday to Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00 Friday: 06:00 - 12:00
• Week 2 Monday to Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00 Friday: 12:00 - 18:00
• Enjoy every weekend off with an early finish every Friday!

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and packing products according to production requirements
• Feeding materials into machinery
• Monitoring machine performance and output
• Carrying out basic quality checks
• Following production schedules and targets
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures
• Supporting the wider production team as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach to overtime when required