Permanent Machine Operator

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Free onsite parking

Steady, structured hours

Opportunities to develop skills

Dedicated Rubicon consultant

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency in Yeovil area is looking for a permanent Machine Operator. You will set up and operate press brakes, CNC routers and lasers to produce precision parts in a well-organised production environment.

The role offers steady hours, overtime, free onsite parking and a clear path for skill development. You will read technical drawings, measure parts with verniers and tape measures, and maintain records for quality checks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating press brakes, CNC routers or lasers.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing or production environments.
• Confident reading and working from technical drawings.
• Accurate use of measuring tools such as verniers and tape measures.
• Familiarity with nesting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating press brakes, CNC routers and lasers.
• Loading and unloading sheet materials and cut parts using nesting software.
• Forming and folding sheet metal and plate on the press brake.
• Measuring, inspecting and deburring parts against drawings and BOMs.
• Keeping accurate records for quality checks and machine maintenance.
• Working to on-time delivery targets while following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading technical drawings

Measuring tools

Nesting software

Tools

Press brakes

CNC routers

Lasers

Nesting software

Job description

Permanent Machine Operator | Yeovil area | £15.26 per hour

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a permanent role paying £15.26 per hour ?
This is a role where your setting skills, accuracy and eye for detail are genuinely relied on.
You'll work across press brakes, CNC routers and lasers, producing precision parts in a well-organised, high-standard production environment.

As a Machine Operator, you will benefit from:

• A permanent, full-time position with long-term security
• Overtime available
• Free onsite parking
• Steady, structured hours with a well-established local employer
• Variety of work across multiple machines and materials
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress within the business
• A dedicated Rubicon consultant to support you from application to start

As a Machine Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating press brakes, CNC routers and lasers
• Loading and unloading sheet materials and cut parts using nesting software
• Forming and folding sheet metal and plate on the press brake
• Measuring, inspecting and deburring parts against technical drawings and Bills of Materials
• Keeping accurate records for quality checks and machine maintenance
• Working to on-time delivery targets while following all health and safety procedures

As a Machine Operator, your experience will include:

• Proven experience operating press brakes, CNC routers or lasers
• A background in engineering, manufacturing or production environments
• Confident reading and working from technical drawings
• Accurate use of measuring tools, including verniers, protractors, squares and tape measures
• Knowledge of nesting software (desirable)
• Flexibility to work rotating weekly earlies (6am to 3pm) and lates (2pm to 11pm), 40 hours per week

If you're an experienced Machine Operator looking for a secure, permanent role where your skills and precision are properly valued, this could be your next step.

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.