Machine Operative

Randstad Employment Bureau; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

4-on / 4-off shift pattern

Direct route to permanent contract

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting for dedicated Machine Operators in Crumlin for immediate temp-to-perm roles. You will load machines, inspect products, and help with packaging while following strict quality standards.

The role offers a 4-on/4-off shift pattern with paid breaks and a clear progression path toward a permanent contract. A valid driving license and ability to commute from within a 30-minute radius are essential.

Qualifications

• Factory, production or manufacturing experience required.
• Interview with Managing Director.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport within 30-minute commute of Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Load moulding machines with raw materials and perform basic machine care.
• Inspect, trim, and package manufactured plastic items to uphold quality.
• Operate semi-automatic production machinery once trained.
• Stack, wrap and relocate finished pallets using a manual pump truck.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workstation per health and safety rules.

Skills

Factory experience

Punctual & reliable

Tools

Manual pump truck

Moulding machinery

Pallet jack

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 AM - 6:00 PM), giving you predictive 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.