Machine Operator

Gap Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Machine Operator for a temporary to permanent role. You will oversee machinery operations while ensuring quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates should have previous machine operating experience, strong English skills, and the right to work in the UK. This role offers training and opportunities for growth with competitive pay and shifts.

Benefits

Great working environment

Continuous work

Prospects of long-term work

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience is essential.
• Must have high levels of written and spoken English.
• A positive attitude and good attendance are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery, ensuring quality benchmarks.
• Set up production lines and perform tool changes.
• Record production data and escalate engineering issues.

Skills

Previous machine operating experience

High levels of written and spoken English

Positive attitude to work

Good attendance

Previous warehousing experience

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Job Overview

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for Machine Operator (s) for our client in Hortonwood, Telford. This is a temporary to permanent role with opportunities to grow and develop with the business.

Hours & Pay

Hours of work: 2 weeks of training Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm, then move onto shift below.

Static days: 7am – 7pm, 4 on / 4 off.

Static nights: 7pm – 7am, 4 on / 4 off.

Pay – Training: £12.21 for the first two weeks.

Pay – Static days: £12.21 with increments following training sign off.

Pay – Static nights: £13.43 with increments following training sign off.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery, ensuring output meets quality and efficiency benchmarks.
• Set up production lines, perform tool changes and maintain material flow.
• Inspect products against specifications.
• Record production data: volume, defects, downtime and other metrics.
• Escalate issues that require engineering support.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area and handle waste disposal responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with shift teams, supervisors, engineers and quality control.
• Contribute to production meetings and report on issues or improvements.
• Attend training on equipment, processes and safety.
• Suggest and implement improvements to reduce downtime or enhance productivity.
• Palletising.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous machine operating experience.
• High levels of written and spoken English.
• A positive attitude to work.
• Good attendance.
• Previous warehousing experience.
• The right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Great working environment.
• Continuous work.
• Genuine prospects of long‑term work based on site investment.

If you wish to apply for the role as a Machine Operator, please send your CV to (URL removed) or get in touch with us on (phone number removed).

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