Machine Operator

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Rotating shifts

Shorter Fridays

Training and coaching

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency in Yeovil is seeking a Machine Operator / Production Operative to transform sheet metal into precise parts and assemble products to exacting standards. Roles are permanent with rotating or day shifts, plus opportunities for overtime and skill development within a well-established manufacturing environment.

You will operate press brakes, CNC routers, and laser equipment, read technical drawings, measure parts, and contribute to quality documentation while adhering to

Qualifications

• Reading technical drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Measuring and inspecting parts to specification.
• Operating press brakes, CNC routers, or laser equipment.
• Adhering to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake, CNC router, and laser machinery.
• Check materials for size, thickness, and grade.
• Read drawings and BOMs, measure and inspect parts.
• Assemble products and complete quality documentation.
• Maintain safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Inspection and measurement

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Sage

Cim50

Microsoft 365

Job description

Machine Operator / Production Operative | Yeovil | Up to £15.26 per hour | Permanent

Earn up to £15.26 per hour turning raw sheet metal into precise, finished parts, or assembling quality products to an exacting standard.
Two permanent, hands-on roles in Yeovil, with rotating shifts and day shifts available.
Structured work, clear standards and the chance to build real skills on a wide range of machinery.

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, you will benefit from:

• A permanent role with long-term security
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• A choice of rotating shifts or day shifts to suit you
• Shorter Fridays, with an early finish on day and early shifts
• Training and coaching from an experienced supervisory team
• The chance to learn new skills on press brake, CNC router, laser and assembly work
• A well-established manufacturing business with high quality and safety standards

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating press brake, CNC router and laser machinery, checking materials for size, thickness and grade
• Reading technical drawings and Bills of Materials, then measuring and inspecting parts accurately
• Assembling products using hand and air tools across the production areas
• Deburring, sorting, routing and labelling parts, and completing quality documentation
• Inspecting, testing and packaging finished products to specification
• Following health and safety procedures and contributing to continuous improvement

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, your experience will include:

• Operating press brakes, CNC routers or lasers in an engineering or manufacturing environment (Machine Operator)
• Experience on factory production lines, in assembly or in quality control within manufacturing (Production Operative)
• Confidence using verniers, protractors, squares, tape measures and hand tools
• Reading technical drawings, with nesting software, Microsoft 365, Sage or Cim50 knowledge an advantage
• A reliable, conscientious approach and a strong eye for detail
• The physical stamina and mobility to stand for long periods and handle materials safely

If you take pride in accurate work and want a stable, long-term career where you can keep growing your skills, this Machine Operator / Production Operative opportunity is the one for you.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.