Machine Operators

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a Machine Operator in Northampton. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, and is a permanent position. New starters will operate Wood/Metal Machines such as edge banders, drills, crosscut saws, beam saws and brake presses.

Experience operating industrial machinery like HOMAG and/or ZUND is preferred, with emphasis on quality checks and production progression in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Machine operating experience required, checking quality and production progression.
• Replenishing stock in the correct warehouse locations.
• Quality checking outgoing stock.

Responsibilities

• Operating Wood/Metal Machines such as edge banders, drills, crosscut saws, beam saws and brake press.
• Experience with HOMAG and/or ZUND machines preferred.
• Maintain production pace and ensure quality checks.
• Work within a manufacturing environment with good timekeeping.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Machine operating

Quality awareness

Tools

HOMAG

ZUND

Edge banders

Crosscut saws

Job description

Reference
IRNAKTTOMO1 Salary
£31,990 - £35,194/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Northampton Job Type
Permanent Posted
21 October 2026

Machine Operators

Monday to Friday

7.00am – 15.00pm

Northampton

Salary £15.38 to £16.92 plus Overtime when required

Role: Machine Operator

These roles will be temporary- permanent for the right candidate.

New starters will be operating Wood / Metal Machines such as; edge banders, drills, crosscut saws, beam saws and brake press. Previous experience operating industrial machinery such as HOMAG and/or ZUND.

Previous experience can include the following:

• Working within a production environment
• Machine Operating experience required, checking quality and production progression
• Replenishing stock in the correct warehouse locations
• Quality checking outgoing stock
• Wood /Metal machinist/manufacturing background

Attributes we are looking for machine operator:

• Manufacturing background and understanding of manufacturing process
• Experience of operating wood and or metal machinery
• Good timekeeping and attendance record
• Operating Edge banding machines
• Operating Crosscut saw machines
• Operating Drill machines
• Operating CNC machines
• Operating Beam Saw machines
• Brake Press Machines

Our client has a recently completed facility and any new team member that’s joins have excellent possibilities for their future growth and progression opportunities.