Machine operator

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Wellington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank/public

Paid lunch breaks

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical)

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Discounted gym membership & retail

Free on-site parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Voluntary enhanced overtime

Ongoing training and career develop

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is recruiting for a Production Operative role in Wellington. You will operate and set up high‑tech production machinery, maintain quality to standards, and work with the team to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

There is a structured training pathway to become multi‑skilled, with progression through skill levels. Rotating shifts, 40 hours weekly, with a starting rate of £13.34/hour and clear progression to higher rates as skills are gained.

Qualifications

• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Keen to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up high‑tech production machinery.
• Maintain product quality to company standards.
• Work collaboratively to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Progress through a structured training pathway to become multi‑skilled.

Skills

Team player

Keen to learn

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Machine operator– Career Progression with a Global Manufacturer

Location: Wellington, TA21
Pay: £13.34/hour starting rate → £14.23/hour (one skill learned) → £16.76/hour (multi‑skilled)

Hours: Full-time | 40 hours/week | Rotating Shifts (6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm, Monday to Friday)

Our client, a well‑established international packaging manufacturer, is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Production Operatives to join their growing team in Wellington. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career with structured training and development in a modern, forward‑thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up high‑tech production machinery
• Maintain product quality to company standards
• Work collaboratively to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Progress through a structured training pathway to become multi‑skilled

Pay & Overtime

• Starting Rate: £13.34/hour
• Progression to One Skill: £14.23/hour
• Multi‑Skilled Rate: £16.76/hour

Overtime (paid at time and a half)

• £20.01/hour (starting rate)
• £21.35/hour (one skill)
• £25.14/hour (multi‑skilled)

Benefits Package

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Paid lunch breaks
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical + more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Discounted gym membership & retail discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Voluntary enhanced overtime
• Ongoing training and career development

Ideal Candidate

• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Keen to learn and develop new technical skills
• Previous manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential

Allocation number: INDTB