Machine Operator

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency represents a manufacturing client seeking a skilled Machine Operator in Poole. The role offers a fixed annual salary of £28,000 - £33,280 and consistent shifts from 7:00 to 15:30 or 15:30 to 00:00.

You will run hydraulic presses and furnace equipment, weigh and record outputs, and follow SOPs to ensure high-quality production. A methodical, safety-minded approach is essential for success in this structured environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operative or Production Operative in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with presses, furnaces or similar heavy production machinery is advantageous.
• A precise approach to weighing, measuring and keeping accurate records.
• Confidence following SOPs and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
• Reliable, punctual approach to early starts.

Responsibilities

• Complete start-of-shift machine and area checks so production begins on time.
• Operate hydraulic presses, furnace equipment and weighing scales safely and in line with SOPs.
• Cast, press and finish metal products accurately against daily work orders.
• Weigh and record materials and finished products at every stage, reporting discrepancies.
• Follow lockout/tagout and isolation procedures when machinery is not in use.
• Hand over clearly, including work order progress and any machine or quality issues.

Skills

Machine Operative

Production Operative

Manufacturing environment

SOP adherence

Safety procedures

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Furnaces

Job description

Machine operator | £28,000 - £33,280 per annum | Poole

Looking for a steady role where precision really counts? Earn up to £16.00 per hour as a Machine Operative on a consistent shifts, either 7:00 to 15:30 or 15:30 to 00:00.

You'll take ownership of the production, running presses and furnace equipment to a high standard.

If you're methodical, safety-minded and like knowing your work is accurate, this role is built for you.

As a Machine Operative, you will benefit from:

• A fixed shift pattern.
• Full training on machinery and standard operating procedures
• The chance to build specialist skills in casting, pressing and finishing
• Clear processes and well-defined expectations from day one
• A stable, structured production environment

As a Machine Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Completing start-of-shift machine and area checks so production begins on time
• Operating hydraulic presses, furnace equipment and weighing scales safely and in line with SOPs
• Casting, pressing and finishing metal products accurately against daily work orders
• Weighing and recording materials and finished products at every stage, reporting any discrepancies straight away
• Following lockout/tagout and isolation procedures when machinery is not in use
• Handing over clearly, including work order progress and any machine or quality issues

As a Machine Operative, your experience will include:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operative or Production Operative in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with presses, furnaces or similar heavy production machinery (advantageous)
• A precise approach to weighing, measuring and keeping accurate records
• Confidence following SOPs and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• A reliable, punctual approach to early starts