Trainee Machine Operator

We’re recruiting for a Trainee Machine Operator to join a global leader in print production.
This Trainee Machine Operator role is ideal for candidates from warehouse, production, manufacturing, assembly, or other hands-on environments who are looking to learn new skills and build a long-term career in manufacturing.
No previous Machine Operator experience is required as full training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into a skilled Print Operator position within a growing manufacturing business.
About the Role
As a Trainee Machine Operator, you’ll learn how to operate specialist production machinery, maintain quality standards, and support the manufacturing process within a busy production environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Learn to set up and operate production machinery
* Monitor production output and complete quality checks
* Clean and maintain machines and work areas
* Record production information
* Report faults or issues to supervisors
* Follow health and safety procedures
* Develop new technical and manufacturing skills through training
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Keen to learn and develop new skills
* Reliable with a strong work ethic
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
* A good team player with attention to detail
* Confident using basic computer systems
Salary & Benefits
* £25,000 during the 1 to 3 month training period depending on how quickly the role is picked up. Once training is completed, employees move onto the permanent evening shift with an annual salary of £29,375 including 17.5% shift premium
* Overtime paid at 1.33x
* Annual company bonus
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay
* Health and wellbeing programme
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (equivalent to 25 days based on a standard 5-day working week)
* Birthday day off
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle to Work scheme
Working Hours (4-day week, Monday to Thursday)
Training Period
Day shifts:
* Monday to Wednesday: 06:30 to 16:30
* Thursday: 06:30 to 16:00
Permanent Shift Pattern (after training)
Evening shifts:
* Monday to Wednesday: 16:00 to 02:00
* Thursday: 15:30 to 01:00
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to start a career as a Trainee Machine Operator with full training provided, we’d love to hear from you