Machine Operator in Blandford Forum)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Group is seeking a Machine Operator in Blandford for a temp-to-perm role with a path to permanent employment for the right person.

You will set up and run digital converting machinery, ensuring each run meets high quality standards and accuracy is valued across the team. The role includes rotating early/late shifts and Mondays to Fridays, with a focus on building specialist skills in digital converting technology.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing, printing or packaging.
• Confidence setting up and adjusting production machinery.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Comfort with manual handling, including loading large rolls of material.
• Willingness to work a rotating early and late shift pattern.
• Your own transport due to shift start and finish times.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and adjusting digital converting machinery ready for each production run.
• Loading large rolls and sheets of material safely into the machine.
• Monitoring the line closely throughout each run, spotting and resolving issues early.
• Carrying out quality checks to make sure finished products meet specification.
• Keeping accurate production records and a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Shift work

Tools

Digital converting equipment

Job description

Machine Operator | Blandford | £35,000

Earn £35,000 a year as a Machine Operator in Blandford, in a temp to perm role with an opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

You’ll be responsible for setting up and running digital converting machinery, making sure every run meets a high standard.

This is a role where your accuracy is genuinely relied on, and where you can keep building specialist expertise.

As a Machine Operator, you will benefit from:

• A clear route to a permanent position with a well-established manufacturing business, for the right person
• A consistent rotating shift pattern (one week of earlies from 5:50am to 2pm, then one week of lates from 1:50pm to midnight), so you always know your hours well in advance
• Monday to Friday working, with your weekends free
• The chance to develop specialist skills in digital converting technology

As a Machine Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and adjusting digital converting machinery ready for each production run
• Loading large rolls and sheets of material safely into the machine
• Monitoring the line closely throughout each run, spotting and resolving issues early
• Carrying out quality checks to make sure finished products meet specification
• Keeping accurate production records and a clean, safe work area

As a Machine Operator, your experience will include:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator in a manufacturing , printing or packaging environment
• Confidence setting up and adjusting production machinery
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to high standards
• Comfort with manual handling, including loading large rolls of material
• Willingness to work a rotating early and late shift pattern
• Your own transport, due to the shift start and finish times

If you’re a skilled Machine Operator looking for a role where your precision is valued, this could be your next step.

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