Machine Operator

The Best Connection Group Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Taunton is seeking machine operators for immediate starts on a production line. Key responsibilities include operating machinery, conducting quality control, and identifying faults. Competitive pay rates and multiple shift patterns are available, along with opportunities for permanent positions after a successful trial period. Benefits include free parking and pension contributions.

Benefits

Free car parking

Canteen

Pension contribution

28 days annual leave pro rata

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery.
• Ability to conduct quality control checks.
• Capable of handling lightweight materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery on a production line.
• Perform quality control and identify machinery faults.
• Work during various shifts as required.

Skills

Operating machinery

Quality control

Fault identification

Job description

Overview

Machine operator for VPK working on a production line.

Location

Wellington SOMERSET. TA21 9JG

Full job description

WELLINGTON SOMERSET MACHINE OPERATORS REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE STARTS ON A CHOICE OF SHIFTS. Excellent progression opportunities with a significant increase in wages when signed off as multi-skilled. The production operator roles will involve operating machinery to cut lightweight materials and logo them. Quality control of ready products is expected as well as identifying any faults within the machinery. Plenty of optional overtime is also available with this role. Permanent positions available following successful trial period.

Shift Patterns

• Week 1: Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00
• Week 2: Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00
• Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday 22:00-06:00 (7.5 hrs per shift)

Pay Rates

Day Shift Pay Rates:

• 12.82 per hour Monday to Friday
• 19.23 after 37.5 hours worked
• 25.64 Sundays and Bank Holidays

Night Shift Pay Rates:

• 14.10 per hour Sunday to Thursday
• 21.15 after 37.50 hours worked
• 28.20 per hour Saturdays

Our client offers

• Free car parking
• Canteen

Other benefits

• 28 days annual leave pro rata for PAYE
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Weekly pay
• Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available
• Flexible shift patterns
• Ongoing assignments throughout 2025
• Possible permanent positions following successful trial period

Benefits & Requirements

• Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Canteen