Trainee Machine Operator

M.A.S Resourcing; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Newport Pagnell is seeking a Trainee Machine Operator. This role offers training to operate machinery, a salary of £27,848, and a clear path to progress within the company. Candidates should be recent engineering graduates or individuals eager to learn and develop in a manufacturing environment. Required shifts are on a 4 on/4 off pattern, including days and nights.

Benefits

Clear training path

Competitive starting salary

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduates or those looking for a skilled role.
• Own transport due to shift patterns.
• Commitment to a 4 on/4 off shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Training to run production machinery and assist with packing.
• Operating machinery to produce high-quality products.
• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are followed.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Inquisitive mindset

Reliability

Team-focused approach

Education

Recent graduate in engineering

Job description

Permanent Trainee Machine Operator – Milton Keynes - £27,848

I am recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing organisation based on the borders of Milton Keynes, who are seeking Trainee Machine Operators to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are:

• A recent graduate in engineering looking to begin your career in manufacturing with some warehouse/production or similar experience
• Or keen to step away from a warehouse environment into a more skilled role
• Naturally curious, hands-on, and eager to learn

What will you be doing?

• Training period (first 3 months): learning to run production machinery, assisting with packing, and product labelling
• After training: operating machinery to produce high-quality products in the production area
• Taking responsibility for your workstation and ensuring Health & Safety standards are followed

What we are looking for:

• Are you fed up of the warehouse environment (or similar) and want to learn something new within the manufacturing industry?
• An inquisitive mindset with the willingness to learn
• Enthusiasm, reliability, and a team-focused approach
• Own transport (due to shift patterns - see below)
• Commitment to the required shifts, which is working a 4 on/4 off shifts. These will consist of x2 days (6am - 6pm) followed by x2 nights (6pm - 6am) followed by x4 off

This role offers a clear training path, a competitive starting salary, and the chance to develop within a supportive, long-established manufacturing environment. Within a 3 - 5 year period you have the opportunity to become a senior machine operator would would take you up to a current salary of £36,600. Thereafter there is the option to become a Production Manager

So, if you are interested and want an immediate opportunity, please apply immediately with your cv

Thank you for your interest in this position. It is with regret that we are unable to respond personally to each individual application due to the high volume of cv’s we receive daily. However, your application will be reviewed within a two day working period. If you do not hear from us within this time, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by M.A.S Resourcing who are acting as an employment agency / business.