Machine Operator

Owen Daniels; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Manufacturing company in Rugby is seeking a Machine Operator on a permanent basis. The role involves regular machine maintenance, ensuring quality and safety, and meeting production targets. Candidates must have experience operating machinery, especially as a press brake setter or CNC Machine operator. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible hours and holiday leave.

Benefits

Standard pension scheme

Good progression and work-life balance

Flexible hours

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Early finish on a Friday

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance on machines.
• Check completed items for quality and safety.
• Work with others to reach production targets.
• Maintain a tidy and safe work area.
• Switch machines between jobs to minimize delays.
• Adhere to company guidelines on production standards.
• Look for ways to reduce waste and optimize material use.

Skills

Hands-on experience running and setting up machines

Understanding and following technical plans

Comfortable with numbers and measuring

Ability to work independently and in a team

Positive attitude in a busy environment

Reliability

Experience as a press brake setter operator or CNC Machine operator

Job description

Overview

Role: Machine Operator
Type: Permanent
Pay: £25,000 - £33,000
Hours: 38 hours per week, optional weekend work as overtime
Location: Rugby

I am representing a leading Engineering and Manufacturing company based in Rugby and they are looking for a Machine Operator to join them on a permanent basis due to growth in the business.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance on machines, including cleaning and small fixes
• Check completed items to confirm they meet quality and safety rules
• Work well with others to help reach daily and weekly production targets
• Keep your work area tidy, safe, and well-organised at all times
• Quickly switch machines between jobs to keep delays as short as possible
• Stick to company guidelines to help maintain high production standards
• Look for ways to cut down on waste and make better use of materials

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Hands-on experience running and setting up different types of machines
• Confident understanding and following of technical plans and written job steps
• Comfortable with numbers and measuring, and familiar with tools used to check sizes and fit
• Able to get on with tasks alone or alongside others when needed
• A positive attitude, and a strong focus in a busy work environment
• Ability to work within a team and be reliable
• Must have experience working as a press brake setter operator or CNC Machine operator

Benefits

• Standard pension scheme
• Good progression and work-life balance
• Flexible hours
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Early finish on a Friday

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply' or contact Amar in the Birmingham office for a confidential discussion