Production Machine Operator – Day/Night (Temp to Perm)

First Base Employment Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd seeks a Machine Operative in Dursley to join a busy production team. The role is a double-shift environment with early and late shifts, and offers a temporary-to-permanent pathway.

Key duties include operating production machinery safely, assisting with basic troubleshooting, and ensuring quality standards across multiple manufacturing processes. A proactive, safety-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating machinery in a production setting.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow processes and work instructions accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Assist with machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Work across a variety of manufacturing processes within the production department.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Report any defects or issues to the Team Leader or Production Manager.
• Contribute positively to continuous improvement initiatives and team activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure adequate information is available before commencing tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Follow processes

Communication

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Job description

First Base Employment Ltd seeks a Machine Operative in Dursley to join a busy production team. The role is a double-shift environment with early and late shifts, and offers a temporary-to-permanent pathway.

Key duties include operating production machinery safely, assisting with basic troubleshooting, and ensuring quality standards across multiple manufacturing processes. A proactive, safety-focused mindset is essential.