Trainee Machine Operators and Production Operatives

HR GO Recruitment; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment in Uckfield is seeking Trainee Machine Operators to join the Finishing department. No prior experience is required as full training is provided, with a starting pay of £12.71 per hour.

This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering full-time hours and a choice of day or night shifts. You will learn to operate production machinery, assist with finishing, and ensure products meet quality standards while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment.
• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.
• Happy to work a continental shift pattern.
• Interested in developing new skills and building a long-term career.
• Previous production or machine operating experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Learning to operate production machinery within the Finishing department.
• Assisting with the production and finishing of printed materials.
• Checking products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working as part of a supportive team to meet production targets.
• Developing the skills needed to become a competent machine operator.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Job description

TRAINEE MACHINE OPERATORS - FINISHING

• Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
• Pay: £12.71 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 2 shift patterns available to choose from:

Day shift

Must work rotating shift pattern

• Week 1:Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am - 6pm
• Week 2:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6am - 6pm

Night shift

Choose one of the two patterns below

• Option 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6pm - 6am
• Option 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6pm - 6am

• Start: ASAP
• Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent

Looking for a full-time job that gives you more time for life outside work?

HRGO Recruitment have exciting opportunities available in Uckfield to join our clients busy manufacturing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career in manufacturing, learn valuable practical skills and enjoy a unique shift pattern that gives you every other week off work.

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. We're looking for reliable, hardworking people with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

The Role

• Learning to operate production machinery within the Finishing department
• Assisting with the production and finishing of printed materials
• Checking products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Following health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working as part of a supportive team to meet production targets
• Developing the skills needed to become a competent machine operator

Why Join

• Every other week off: Enjoy a full week away from work while remaining in full-time employment
• Choose days or nights: Permanent day or permanent night shift opportunities available
• Better work-life balance: More time for family, friends, hobbies and personal commitments
• Full training provided: No previous manufacturing experience is necessary
• Learn new skills: Build experience in machine operation and the printing industry
• Career progression: Develop your skills and explore opportunities to progress
• A supportive environment: Join a busy production team where you can learn and grow
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity: The chance to secure an ongoing position

About You

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on production environment
• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures
• Happy to work a continental shift pattern
• Interested in developing new skills and building a long‑term career
• Previous production or machine operating experience is an advantage but not essential

Shift Options

Permanent Days: 6:00am-6:00pm
Permanent Nights: 6:00pm-6:00am

Both shift options follow a continental pattern, meaning you work one week and have the following week off. Applicants must be aged 18 or over for these roles.