Machine Operator — 12-Week Training, 44/32h Shifts

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week training

36 days annual leave

Full sick pay

Strong pension

Job summary

Smith & McLaurin is a well‑established manufacturer in Renfrewshire, seeking a Machine Operator. NT Engineering & Manufacturing are recruiting on its behalf. You will start on a structured 12‑week training programme and have a clear path to progression as you develop the required skills.

The role features 12‑hour shifts on a 2‑week rotation, averaging about 39.6 hours, with no weekends. The package includes 36 days of annual leave, full sick pay, a strong pension, and the chance to grow with a

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment with industrial machinery.
• Semi-skilled operator experience or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to operate equipment with minimal supervision after training.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet production targets.
• Willing to work as part of a high-output team and overtime.
• Basic IT skills; data entry into spreadsheets; AS400 training on site.
• Forklift licence advantageous.

Skills

Factory/manufacturing experience

Semi-skilled machine operator

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Data entry

Forklift licence advantageous

Tools

IBM AS400 system

Job description

Smith & McLaurin is a well‑established manufacturer in Renfrewshire, seeking a Machine Operator. NT Engineering & Manufacturing are recruiting on its behalf. You will start on a structured 12‑week training programme and have a clear path to progression as you develop the required skills.

The role features 12‑hour shifts on a 2‑week rotation, averaging about 39.6 hours, with no weekends. The package includes 36 days of annual leave, full sick pay, a strong pension, and the chance to grow with a