Trainee Machine Operator

RSS Wessex Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Ferndown is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. You'll be operating machinery to produce high-performance components, with full training provided. This position offers a stable career in a supportive environment, emphasizing quality and precision in manufacturing with opportunities for structured development and overtime.

Benefits

190 hours holiday plus bank/public holidays

Monday–Thursday working week

6% employer pension contribution

Overtime available at x1.5 once trained

Structured training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment desirable but not essential.
• Basic machine operation knowledge with training provided.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings with training provided.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery safely and efficiently to manufacture components.
• Following standard operating procedures, drawings and production schedules.
• Performing self-inspections and in-process checks.
• Reporting tooling or process issues to the team lead.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area in line with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Machine Operator| Ferndown | £24,128 per annum

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can develop your skills and grow within a supportive manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy working with machinery and want to be part of a team that values precision and quality?

Join a well-established manufacturer inFerndownas aMachine Operator, where you’ll play a key role in producing high-performance components used in cutting-edge technology. With full training provided, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in engineering.

Benefits

• 190 hours holiday plus bank/public holidays
• Monday–Thursday working week (5:30am–3:30pm)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Overtime available at x1.5 once trained
• Structured training and development

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery safely and efficiently to manufacture components
• Following standard operating procedures, drawings and production schedules
• Performing self-inspections and in-process checks
• Reporting tooling or process issues to the team lead
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area in line with Health & Safety policies

Experience/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable but not essential)
• Basic machine operation knowledge (training provided)
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings (training provided)
• Basic computer literacy for data entry
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or callSophie Bunkerat Rubicon for more information.