Production Operative( Team Member)

Mploy Staffing Solutons; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Operator in Ilminster to operate various engineering manufacturing machinery and ensure product quality. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSE level education in English, Maths, and Science, along with experience operating engineering machinery. This position is temporary to permanent with an hourly rate starting from £12.77 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level education at C grade in English, Maths, and Science.
• Experience in operating engineering machinery.
• Ability to use measuring tools like vernier calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check materials for production.
• Set machines in accordance with requirements.
• Operate engineering manufacturing machinery.
• Ensure product quality is up to standard.
• Complete required documentation.

Skills

Experience of milling

Experience of turning

Ability to use measuring equipment

Focus on quality

Self-motivated attitude

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Education

GCSE level education at C grade in English, Maths, and Science

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: To operate several different engineering manufacturing machines in our production department and to provide general operational support.

Location: Ilminster | Salary: Starting from £12.77 (based on skill set and experience) | Posted: 25 September 2025 | Reference: YTeamMember

Responsibilities

• Receive and check materials for production.
• Set machines in accordance with requirements.
• Operate a range of engineering manufacturing machinery.
• Check and ensure the quality of product is to standard.
• Complete records and documentation as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Report any concerns to the Team Leader.
• Ensure an effective handover to following shifts where appropriate.
• Work flexibly as part of the manufacturing team and support other team members as required.
• In all activities, comply with quality, health & safety and environmental rules and policies.

As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post and department mentioned above or in a comparable post in any of the Company’s other departments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE level education at C grade in English, Maths, and Science.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of milling, turning or any other engineering machinery operation.
• The ability to use measuring equipment such as vernier calipers and micrometers.
• Experience of producing a detailed quality product.
• The ability to meet high standards on a consistent basis.
• A self-motivated and focused attitude.
• The ability to work flexibly within the team and to support team members.
• The ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings.

Working hours: Double Days (1-week earlies, 1-week lates).

Hourly Rate: Starting from £12.77 (based on skill set and experience).

Temporary to permanent position.

Applicants without relevant experience may not be considered at this stage.

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