Machine Operator

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Rotherham. The role is a temp-to-perm opportunity with an ASAP start, working 6:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, at a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

You will operate cutting and drilling machinery, read engineering drawings, maintain quality, and follow safety regulations in a busy production environment. This position offers long-term stability for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating industrial saws and drilling machines.
• CNC machine operating experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools (tape measures, callipers, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to long-term work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate saws and drilling machines safely and efficiently.
• Accurately measure, cut, and drill materials to specification.
• Read and follow technical drawings and job instructions.
• Conduct basic machine checks and report any faults or defects.
• Ensure all work meets quality and production standards.
• Adhere strictly to health & safety regulations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Industrial saw operation

CNC operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Saws

Drilling machines

Measuring tools

Callipers

Tape measures

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join the manufacturing team in Rotherham. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability for the right candidate.
Benefits

• Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour
• Hours: Monday to Friday – 6:00am – 4:00pm
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract: Temp to Perm
• Location: Rotherham, S63

Role Overview As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating cutting and drilling machinery within a busy production environment. You will work to engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring all components are produced accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate saws and drilling machines safely and efficiently
• Accurately measure, cut, and drill materials to specification
• Read and follow technical drawings and job instructions
• Conduct basic machine checks and report any faults or defects
• Ensure all work meets quality and production standards
• Adhere strictly to health & safety regulations at all times
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining accuracy

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience operating industrial saws and drilling machines
• CNC machine operating experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools (tape measures, callipers, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to long-term work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with wood or panel-based materials
• Knowledge of basic machine maintenance
• Experience working to production schedules or KPIs

Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.