Trainee Machine Operator Nights

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Night shift schedule

Four-day week

Medical cover

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Trainee Machine Operator to join a night-shift role in Blandford. Full training is provided from day one, no prior machine experience required, and you will work Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 07:00 as part of a four-day week.

The role emphasizes learning to operate and set up machines, performing basic housekeeping, and contributing to a safe, productive work environment. A reliable, physically fit candidate with transport or suitable commute is preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided from night one.
• Ability to work night shifts (Mon-Fri 18:00–07:00) and a four-day week.
• Willingness to learn welding from scratch.
• Reliable, punctual and with a good work ethic.
• Own transport or reasonable commute.
• Good level of physical fitness for a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Operate a machine and ensure it produces the required product.
• Perform general housekeeping and keep the area clean and organized.
• Handle manual tasks, tool changes and setting up machines.
• Maintain a safe working area and adhere to night-shift procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn welding

Job description

Ready to learn a genuine trade and build a career that lasts as a Trainee Machine Operator?

Full training is provided from night one, so no machine operating experience is needed to get started. This is a straightforward route into skilled, secure work on night shifts with a four-day week built in.

As a Trainee Machine Operating, you will benefit from:

• Five Shifts per night - Monday to Friday
• Overtime opportunity to boost your earnings further
• Bonus schemes that reward your performance and contribution
• Full training provided, no prior experience required
• Medical cover and life assurance as standard
• Free on-site parking and free refreshments throughout the day
• Supportive team environment built around long-term progression

Night Shift:

Monday to Friday 1800 to 0700

As a Trainee Machine Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a machine
• Ensuring the machine is producing the required product
• General housekeeping
• Manual handling/Tool changes/Setting up machines
• Keeping your work area safe, organised and ready for the next task

As a Trainee Machine Operator, your experience will include:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn welding from scratch
• Good attention to detail in a hands-on role
• A reliable, punctual approach with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working night shifts as part of a four-day week
• Your own transport, or live within a reasonable commute.
• A good level of physical fitness for a hands-on role

If you're looking to build a genuine trade skill from the ground up with full training and a clear future ahead, this Trainee Welder role in Blandford is worth a closer look.