Trainee Machine Setter / Operator

Gap Personnel Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited in Telford is recruiting a Trainee Machine Setter/Operator on days. You will start on the day shift with full training and clear progression.

This role suits someone with recent hands-on machine experience who is keen to learn, reliable, and eager to develop skills toward maintenance tasks.

Join a supportive team with structured training, regular hours, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Recent experience operating machinery, even if only a few months.
• Keen to learn and willing to be trained.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to work full time.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, run, and monitor the machine with full training.
• Get to grips with the day-to-day routine.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Flag any quality or machine performance issues.
• Work towards running tasks independently within a few months.

Skills

Machinery operation experience

Willing to learn

Reliability and punctuality

Team player

Job description

Trainee Machine Setter/Operator – Days | Telford

Hours : Monday to Thursday | 8.15am to 4.30pm Finishing 3.15pm on Friday

Starting rate £12.71 per hour

We're recruiting on behalf of our client in Telford, who's looking for a Trainee Machine Setter/Operator to join their day shift team.

If you've got some recent hands-on machine experience and want to build on it, this could be a great next step.

What you'll be doing:

• Learning how to set up, run, and keep an eye on the machine, pack and with full training
• Getting to grips with the day-to-day routine
• Following health and safety guidelines
• Flagging up any issues with quality or machine performance
• Working towards running things independently within a few months

What we're looking for:

• Recent experience operating machinery, even if it's just a few months
• Someone who's keen to learn and doesn't mind being trained
• Reliable, punctual, and happy working full time
• A good eye for detail and pride in doing the job properly
• A team player who gets on well with colleagues

Why you'll like it here:

• Monday to Friday days early finish on Friday
• Ability to learn and promote to maintenance tasks
• Proper training and support from day one
• Room to grow your skills and take on more responsibility