Machine Operator

Evo Personnel; Altham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Career progression

Established manufacturing environment

Job summary

Evo Personnel is recruiting a skilled Machine Operator to join a busy UK manufacturing site. You will set up and operate CNC and production machinery, reading engineering drawings and ensuring accurate measurements.

Working in a small production team, you will produce small to medium batches, perform quality checks, and report any issues. The role requires reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to Health & Safety, with rotating day shifts and 34 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous Machine Operator experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and interpreting measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and production machinery.
• Use machine software and controls.
• Produce small to medium components from drawings.
• Manufacture small to medium production batches.
• Maintain accurate measurements and tolerances.
• Carry out regular quality checks on finished components.
• Identify and report production or quality issues.
• Ensure targets and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team.
• Keep work area clean, organised and safe.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and PPE.

Skills

Machine Operator experience

CNC operation

Engineering drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organising workload

Work under pressure

Health & Safety

Teamwork / independence

Tools

CNC machine

Job description

Machine Operator - Manufacturing

Pay: £13.21 - £15.14 per hour, depending on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing
Shifts: Rotating Days & Afternoons
Hours: 34 paid hours per week

The Opportunity

Evo Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator to join a well-established and successful manufacturing company.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous machine operating experience who is looking for stable, ongoing work with the opportunity to develop their skills and progress within manufacturing.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and quality-focused, with the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a small production team.

Working Hours

You will work a rotating shift pattern:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• 34 paid hours per week
• Unpaid breaks

Key Responsibilities

As a Machine Operator, your duties will include:

• Setting and operating CNC and production machinery.
• Using the appropriate machine software and controls.
• Producing small to medium-sized components from engineering drawings.
• Manufacturing small to medium production batches.
• Working accurately to specified measurements and tolerances.
• Carrying out regular quality checks on finished components.
• Identifying and reporting any production or quality issues.
• Ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Working closely with other members of the manufacturing team.
• Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures and wearing the required PPE.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Machine Operator experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• CNC machine operating experience would be advantageous.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• A good understanding of measurements, tolerances and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• The ability to work under pressure without compromising quality.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The confidence to work independently as well as within a team.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.21 - £15.14 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity.
• Rotating day and afternoon shifts.
• Established manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team.
• Opportunity to develop your manufacturing and machine operating skills.
• Potential for longer-term career progression.