Trainee Machine Operator

Holt Engineering; Wareham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.71 per hour + training

Full training provided

Long-term opportunity

Supportive team

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Wareham is seeking a Trainee Machine Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company. The role offers full training on specialist machinery and a clear path to develop machine operating skills in a modern production environment.

You will operate and monitor production machinery, load materials, perform quality checks, follow instructions, and report faults. The position emphasizes reliability, hands-on attitude, and team collaboration, with a starting rate of 12.71

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing is advantageous.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Willingness to learn and train on machinery.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production machinery to manufacture products to the required specification.
• Loading materials and components into machinery and ensuring production runs smoothly.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Following detailed work instructions and production procedures.
• Identifying and reporting any faults, defects or issues with machinery or products.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets.
• Receiving full training to become competent in operating specialist manufacturing machinery.

Skills

Hands-on

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Trainee Machine Operator

Holt Engineering is currently looking for a Trainee Machine Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Wareham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a modern production and manufacturing environment, with full training provided on specialist machinery.

The Role:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery to manufacture products to the required specification.
• Loading materials and components into machinery and ensuring production runs smoothly.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Following detailed work instructions and production procedures.
• Identifying and reporting any faults, defects or issues with machinery or products.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets.
• Receiving full training to become competent in operating specialist manufacturing machinery.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within a production, manufacturing, assembly or machine operating environment would be advantageous.
• A practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Comfortable working with machinery and learning new processes.
• Reliable, punctual and keen to develop new skills.
• Previous electronics or engineering experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Trainee Machine Operator Benefits:

• 12.71 per hour +
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop specialist machine operating skills
• Long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturing environment
• Supportive team and structured training

If you are hands-on, reliable and looking to build a career in manufacturing, we would love to hear from you