Machine Operative

Randstad Employment Bureau; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

4-on/4-off shift

Permanent contract pathway

Job summary

Randstad CPE is partnering with a global manufacturer in Crumlin to hire Machine Operators for a temp-to-perm pathway. The role involves loading moulding machines, inspecting finished plastic items, and moving pallets on a 4-on/4-off rotation with 12-hour shifts.

Excellent progression prospects and paid breaks are highlighted. The site offers a stable, long-term position with a direct route to permanent employment and on-site progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be within a 30-minute commute of Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate.

Responsibilities

• Loading moulding machines with raw materials and carrying out basic routine machine care.
• Inspecting, trimming, and packaging manufactured plastic items to ensure rigorous quality standards.
• Operating semi-automatic production machinery once fully trained.
• Stacking, wrapping, and relocating finished pallets using a manual pump truck.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workstation in accordance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English

Maths

Education

High School

Job description

Ready to secure a long-term position with a stable, industry-leading business? We are currently partnering with a large global manufacturer based in Crumlin to find dedicated, high-energy Machine Operators for immediate temp-to-perm opportunities. Producing high-volume everyday molded plastics; this site offers clean, modern manufacturing, genuine personal progression, and a fantastic shift pattern with built-in pay incentives.

Location: Crumlin, Gwent (NP11)

Position: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Pay: £12.71/hr base + £55.50 weekly bonus (effective £13.86/hr)

Shifts: 4-on / 4-off rotational (2 days, 2 nights)

What's in it for You?

• Paid Breaks: You are fully paid for your entire 12-hour shift.

• Great Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off rotation (2 days from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 2 nights from 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM), giving you predictable block time off.

• Long-Term Stability: Immediate starts available with a direct route to a permanent contract and continuous on-site progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading moulding machines with raw materials and carrying out basic routine machine care.

• Inspecting, trimming, and packaging manufactured plastic items to ensure rigorous quality standards.

• Operating semi-automatic production machinery once fully trained.

• Stacking, wrapping, and relocating finished pallets using a manual pump truck.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workstation in accordance with health and safety policies.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Previous background in a factory, production, or manufacturing environment.

• Attitude: Upbeat, proactive, and genuinely keen to work (you will be interviewing directly with the Managing Director!).

• Location & Transport: Must hold a valid driver's license and have own transport, living strictly within a 30-minute commute of Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

Basic computer skills

qualifications

English, Maths

education

High School