Trainee Machine Operator Nights in Ferndown)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus schemes

Medical cover

Life assurance

Free parking

Free refreshments

Four-day week

Night shifts

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Group is seeking a Trainee Welder in Blandford to build a genuine trade from the ground up. Full training is provided from night one, and no prior welding experience is required.

The role offers a night shift pattern Monday to Friday (18:00–07:00) with a four-day week, overtime and bonus schemes, plus free parking and refreshments. You will learn machine operation, setup, manual handling, and basic housekeeping in a supportive team focused on long‑term progression.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn welding from scratch.
• Good attention to detail for a hands-on role.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and progress in a welding role.

Responsibilities

• Operate a machine and ensure it produces the required product.
• Keep the machine area safe, clean and organised.
• Perform setting up, tool changes and manual handling as needed.
• Maintain general housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Support shift handovers and contribute to ongoing improvement.

Skills

Positive attitude

Welding basics

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Physically fit

Own transport

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.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Experience

• 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.