- Role: Laser Operator - heavy mild steelRate: Upto £36.36 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly / annual bonusesJob Type: 24 month fixed termLaser Operators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment on a 12 month fixed assRole: Laser Operator - heavy mild steelRate: Upto £36.36 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly / annual bonusesJob Type: 24 month fixed termLaser Operators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment on a 12 month fixed ass
- Do you have experience in a Production environment? Are you based in or around Hinckley? Role: Machine Operator Location: Dodwells Rd, Hinckley LE10 3BX Rate: £14.91 Per Hour Contract length: Ongoing Shift Patterns: Alternating shifts - Week 1 - 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday Week 2 - 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) Responsibilities:Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all timesManaging the setting anDo you have experience in a Production environment? Are you based in or around Hinckley? Role: Machine Operator Location: Dodwells Rd, Hinckley LE10 3BX Rate: £14.91 Per Hour Contract length: Ongoing Shift Patterns: Alternating shifts - Week 1 - 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday Week 2 - 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) Responsibilities:Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all timesManaging the setting an
- Do you have experience in a production/manufacturing environment and/or hold an FLT Licence?Are you based in or around Louth? Role: Operator Location: DS Smith Packaging, Grimsby Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0LARate: £13.28ph initially, with the oppurtunity (once trained) to rise to £16.96ph (semi skilled) and then £19.87ph (fully skilled)Contract length: 3 months initially Shift Patterns: X4 on X4 off (12 hours per shift, X2 days followed by X2 nightDo you have experience in a production/manufacturing environment and/or hold an FLT Licence?Are you based in or around Louth? Role: Operator Location: DS Smith Packaging, Grimsby Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0LARate: £13.28ph initially, with the oppurtunity (once trained) to rise to £16.96ph (semi skilled) and then £19.87ph (fully skilled)Contract length: 3 months initially Shift Patterns: X4 on X4 off (12 hours per shift, X2 days followed by X2 night
- Are you an experienced FLT Driver? Are you based in or around Launceston? We're offering a temporary role at the DS Smith site. This position requires previous Warehouse experience, an FLT Counterbalance license, and reach truck experience. The ideal candidate will be punctual, reliable, and proactive. Role: FLT driverShifts: week day nights Monday-Thursday 10pm-6am and Friday 4pm-9pmPay: £16.41phDuration: 1 month initially potential to go permLocation: DAre you an experienced FLT Driver? Are you based in or around Launceston? We're offering a temporary role at the DS Smith site. This position requires previous Warehouse experience, an FLT Counterbalance license, and reach truck experience. The ideal candidate will be punctual, reliable, and proactive. Role: FLT driverShifts: week day nights Monday-Thursday 10pm-6am and Friday 4pm-9pmPay: £16.41phDuration: 1 month initially potential to go permLocation: D
- We're looking for a temporary Production Operative for DS Smith's packaging site in Devizes.If you have production or manufacturing experience, particularly with machine operation, and are punctual, reliable, and proactive. Apply now ! Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)Overtime available OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM) OT 2.0 £28.94ph (Sat PWe're looking for a temporary Production Operative for DS Smith's packaging site in Devizes.If you have production or manufacturing experience, particularly with machine operation, and are punctual, reliable, and proactive. Apply now ! Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)Overtime available OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM) OT 2.0 £28.94ph (Sat P
- Are you an experienced Machine Operative? Are you familiar with a production or manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Livingston?DS Smith is a world renowned sustainable packaging solutions provider. The Livingston site is responsible for creating packaging for well known drinks brands and houses significant printing technology. The successful applicant will be someone who is eager to join a passionate team and considers themselves to be aAre you an experienced Machine Operative? Are you familiar with a production or manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Livingston?DS Smith is a world renowned sustainable packaging solutions provider. The Livingston site is responsible for creating packaging for well known drinks brands and houses significant printing technology. The successful applicant will be someone who is eager to join a passionate team and considers themselves to be a
- Do you have experience in driving a forklift ? Are you based in or around Clay Cross?Role: Production/Forklift OperativeLocation: DS Smith Packaging, Pilsley Rd, Danesmoor, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9BYRate: £17.05phContract length: 3 monthsShift Patterns: Monday to Friday on 3 shift rotation (days, nights, afters) 37.5hours per weekStart: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)Responsibilities:Safely operating machinery to create packaging product for DS Smith's clienDo you have experience in driving a forklift ? Are you based in or around Clay Cross?Role: Production/Forklift OperativeLocation: DS Smith Packaging, Pilsley Rd, Danesmoor, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9BYRate: £17.05phContract length: 3 monthsShift Patterns: Monday to Friday on 3 shift rotation (days, nights, afters) 37.5hours per weekStart: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)Responsibilities:Safely operating machinery to create packaging product for DS Smith's clien
- Looking for an immediate start?Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand? Our client, based in Morpeth, make, sell and distribute some of the world's best loved non-alcoholic, ready-made beverages to over 300million customers across 13 countries. We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our manufacturing team. This role involves working in a fast paced production environment where attention toLooking for an immediate start?Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand? Our client, based in Morpeth, make, sell and distribute some of the world's best loved non-alcoholic, ready-made beverages to over 300million customers across 13 countries. We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our manufacturing team. This role involves working in a fast paced production environment where attention to
- Title: CNC Machinist Location: Corby, NorthamptonShift: Monday to Friday - rotating days, backs, and nights (15-shift days per month)Salary: Circa £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (including shift allowance) The Company: We are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable metal provider. This role is ideal for someone with strong machining and engineering skills and is secure, progressive, and parTitle: CNC Machinist Location: Corby, NorthamptonShift: Monday to Friday - rotating days, backs, and nights (15-shift days per month)Salary: Circa £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (including shift allowance) The Company: We are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable metal provider. This role is ideal for someone with strong machining and engineering skills and is secure, progressive, and par
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machine operator jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current machine operator jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a machine operator. You can compare and filter relevant machine operator positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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machine operator jobs contract types
Machine operator jobs are available in the following contract types:
- machine operator jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a machine operator until retirement or resignation. You enjoy a steady income and job security.
- machine operator jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work in machine operations for a few months. You can build your experience without committing to a long-term role.
- machine operator jobs – contract: in a contract, you work for a fixed period stipulated in the agreement. You have the flexibility of moving on to other roles when the contract lapses.
- machine operator jobs – full-time: in a full-time machine operator role, you work the stipulated work hours, usually in shifts or traditional business hours, allowing you to maintain a regular schedule. Full-time machine operator jobs can be on a fixed, temporary or permanent basis.
- machine operator jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours a week. You enjoy reduced working hours, resulting in a great work-life balance.
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about machine operator jobs
As a machine operator, you operate machines and equipment used in production or manufacturing processes. You feed raw materials into the machines and fine-tune the calibrations to ensure quality products. In case issues arise, you diagnose the problems and fix them. Your knowledge of work safety is also useful in ensuring safe operation in the production unit.
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how much does a machine operator make in the UK?
You will find more information on the machine operator salary on the machine operator job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for machine operator jobs
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how do I apply for a job as a machine operator?
If you are interested in becoming a machine operator, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our machine operator job profile.
To become a machine operator in the UK, complete a college course to gain knowledge in machine operations. You can start with a Level 1 Certificate in Engineering and Manufacturing or a Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Improve your employment prospects with professional certifications, such as the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Product Technician certificate.
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