Machine Operator

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week training

36 days annual leave

Full sick pay

Strong pension

Job summary

Smith & McLaurin is a well‑established manufacturer in Renfrewshire, seeking a Machine Operator. NT Engineering & Manufacturing are recruiting on its behalf. You will start on a structured 12‑week training programme and have a clear path to progression as you develop the required skills.

The role features 12‑hour shifts on a 2‑week rotation, averaging about 39.6 hours, with no weekends. The package includes 36 days of annual leave, full sick pay, a strong pension, and the chance to grow with a

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment with industrial machinery.
• Semi-skilled operator experience or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to operate equipment with minimal supervision after training.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet production targets.
• Willing to work as part of a high-output team and overtime.
• Basic IT skills; data entry into spreadsheets; AS400 training on site.
• Forklift licence advantageous.

Skills

Factory/manufacturing experience

Semi-skilled machine operator

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Data entry

Forklift licence advantageous

Tools

IBM AS400 system

Job description

Machine Operator | Renfrewshire| Temp to Permanent

NT Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Smith & McLaurin, a well-established manufacturing business currently going through a period of growth. These Machine Operator positions span two departments - the Slitting & Finishing department and the Coating Process team.

The Opportunity

You will start as a Machine Operator and work through a structured 12-week training programme. The business is investing in this team and in the right people who join it. If you have the attitude and ability, there is a genuine path forward.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern is one of the real attractions here. 12-hour shifts on a 2-week rotation - a long week of 44 hours followed by a short week of 32 hours, averaging 39.6 hours per week. No weekends. No Friday back-shifts.

This pattern gives you proper blocks of time off throughout the month. If work-life balance matters to you, this is worth paying attention to.

The Package

The overall package here is genuinely strong, and for many people the combination of shift pattern, leave, benefits and a growing business will be exactly what they are looking for.

• Good Hourly Rate
• 36 Days Annual Leave
• Full Sick Pay
• Strong Pension
• Growth Business
• 12-Week Training

Ideal Background

If you have worked in any of the following environments, we want to hear from you:

• Whisky Lines / Spirits
• Drinks / FMCG
• Printing
• Industrial background
• Tannery
• Paper / Film / Coating
• Lamination / Slitting

Who We're Looking For?

• Experience working in a factory or manufacturing environment, ideally with larger industrial machinery
• Previous semi-skilled machine operator experience, or strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Able to operate equipment with minimal supervision once trained
• Conscientious and detail-oriented -able to work to production targets and quality standards
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a high-output production environment
• Basic IT skills -data input into spreadsheets (IBM AS400 system training provided on site)
• Forklift licence advantageous, particularly with pole attachment experience
• Flexible and willing to do a reasonable amount of overtime, sometimes at 1-2 days' notice
• Positive attitude and a genuine drive to develop and progress within the business

Temp to Permanent - A Real Pathway

These positions start on a temporary basis and move to permanent after a successful 12-week period. This is not just a contract job - it is a try-before-you-commit opportunity for both sides. The business is growing and wants people who want to grow with it. Perform well and the long-term opportunity is real.