Machine Operator

Adecco; Thame; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Overtime opportunities available

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring a Machine Operator to join the Thame team. You will set up and operate industrial guillotines and print finishing equipment, following job sheets and CAD drawings to ensure accurate production.

The role offers full-time permanent employment with rotating shifts 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-midnight, Monday to Thursday, in Thame. Salary ranges £32,240 to £35,360 per year, plus 20 days leave, pension, bonus potential and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial guillotines or similar cutting equipment preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read measurements and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate guillotines and print finishing equipment safely.
• Follow job sheets, CAD drawings, and layouts to ensure accuracy.
• Check finished materials against specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Prepare finished products for dispatch with labeling and boxing.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and machine checks.

Skills

Guillotine operation

Quality control

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Polar guillotine

Wohlenberg

Folding equipment

Laminators

Job description

Job Title:

Machine Operator

Location:

Thame

Contract Details:

Full-Time, Permanent

Rotating shift pattern:

6:00am - 2:00pm, Monday to Friday

2:00pm - Midnight, Monday to ThursdaySalary:

Salary:

£32,240 - 35,360 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits & Perks:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Overtime opportunities available
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and development

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate industrial guillotines and print finishing equipment safely and efficiently
• Work from job sheets, CAD drawings, and cutting layouts to ensure accurate production
• Check and measure finished materials against specifications and customer requirements
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Perform quality checks to maintain high standards and minimise waste
• Prepare finished products for dispatch, including boxing, labelling, and stacking
• Follow all health and safety procedures and machine safety checks

Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience operating industrial guillotines or similar cutting machinery within a print, packaging, manufacturing, or production environment is highly beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to read and interpret measurements and production instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills:

• Experience operating Polar, Wohlenberg, or similar guillotine machinery
• Previous experience with print finishing equipment such as folders, booklet makers, packing machinery, or laminators
• Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting skills

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.