Machine Operator

Machine Operator – Full Training Provided

Southwest England £13.50/hr + regular overtime at 150% (typical earnings £33,000–£45,000) Permanent, Full-Time – Monday to Friday – No weekend work

About the Role

Are you hands-on, mechanically minded and looking for a long-term career, rather than just another job?

We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our growing production team. You don't need years of machine operating experience – full training will be provided. What matters most is that you're practical, confident using tools and equipment, willing to learn and enjoy working with machinery.

You'll learn to operate modern production machinery, develop valuable technical skills and become an important part of a highly skilled manufacturing team.

If you enjoy fixing things, understanding how machines work and seeing the results of your work at the end of a shift, this could be the role for you.

The Company

We are a respected, family-run manufacturer of corrugated packaging, supplying customers across multiple industries for over 30 years.

We are continuing to grow and invest in modern machinery, people and training, creating long-term opportunities for employees who want to develop their skills and progress within the business.

We pride ourselves on high standards, teamwork, a supportive working environment and long-term job security.

This is an opportunity to join a business where you can learn a skilled trade, increase your earning potential and build a genuine career in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor modern corrugated packaging machinery
• Follow company SOPs and health & safety procedures
• Adjust machine settings to achieve the best possible output and quality
• Identify and troubleshoot minor machine issues
• Carry out quality checks and complete production documentation
• Use basic maths for measurements, calculations and machine settings
• Handle materials, tooling and equipment safely and efficiently
• Carry out weekly PPM (planned preventative maintenance)
• Keep your machine and surrounding work area organised and maintained
• Work closely with your team to achieve production, quality and efficiency targets
• Continuously look for ways to improve machine performance and working standards
• Be flexible to work occasional night shifts when required, with premium pay rates

The Package

• £13.50 per hour
• Regular overtime paid at 150%
• Typical earnings of £33,000–£45,000
• Night shift premium – typically 30–50% higher
• 47.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• Annual holiday allowance
• £50 safety shoe allowance every 6 months
• PPE provided
• Weekly competency bonuses
• Weekly machine operator bonuses
• Annual pay review
• £1,000 new starter bonus
• £1,000 employee referral bonus per successful hire
• Birthday paid leave
• Quarterly company social events
• Christmas shutdown
• Closed bank holidays

Why Join Us?

• Full training provided – no previous machine operator experience required
• Learn to operate industry-leading production machinery
• Build valuable mechanical and technical skills
• Clear progression path to Setter and Lead Operator
• Earn more through overtime, skills and performance-based bonuses
• Stable, permanent employment in a growing manufacturing business
• Modern, clean and well-organised factory environment
• Supportive team where training and development are taken seriously
• Opportunity to build a long-term career rather than simply doing a job
• Work Monday to Friday with no regular weekend work

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanically minded and confident working with tools, machinery or equipment
• A practical, hands-on approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Experience in a mechanical, technical or production environment is highly desirable
• Ability to follow job specifications, SOPs and instructions
• Good communication skills and a strong team attitude
• Reliable, motivated and safety-conscious
• Comfortable working in a busy production environment
• Basic maths and measurement skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to take responsibility for your machine

You may have experience as a machine operator, production operator, CNC operator, engineering operative, mechanic, maintenance technician, printer, fabricator, agricultural worker or in another hands-on technical role.

If you have the right attitude and are mechanically minded, we are happy to train you in the role.

Preferred but not essential:

• 1 year of machine operator or production experience
• Experience working with manufacturing machinery
• Materials handling or warehouse operations experience
• Mechanical, engineering, automotive, printing, CNC, fabrication or maintenance experience

If you're looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role where you can learn a skilled trade, earn more through overtime and bonuses, and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £33,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person