Machine Operator

Machine Operator / Production Operative | Yeovil | Up to £15.26 per hour | Permanent

Earn up to £15.26 per hour turning raw sheet metal into precise, finished parts, or assembling quality products to an exacting standard.
Two permanent, hands-on roles in Yeovil, with rotating shifts and day shifts available.
Structured work, clear standards and the chance to build real skills on a wide range of machinery.

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, you will benefit from:

• A permanent role with long-term security
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• A choice of rotating shifts or day shifts to suit you
• Shorter Fridays, with an early finish on day and early shifts
• Training and coaching from an experienced supervisory team
• The chance to learn new skills on press brake, CNC router, laser and assembly work
• A well-established manufacturing business with high quality and safety standards

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating press brake, CNC router and laser machinery, checking materials for size, thickness and grade
• Reading technical drawings and Bills of Materials, then measuring and inspecting parts accurately
• Assembling products using hand and air tools across the production areas
• Deburring, sorting, routing and labelling parts, and completing quality documentation
• Inspecting, testing and packaging finished products to specification
• Following health and safety procedures and contributing to continuous improvement

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, your experience will include:

• Operating press brakes, CNC routers or lasers in an engineering or manufacturing environment (Machine Operator)
• Experience on factory production lines, in assembly or in quality control within manufacturing (Production Operative)
• Confidence using verniers, protractors, squares, tape measures and hand tools
• Reading technical drawings, with nesting software, Microsoft 365, Sage or Cim50 knowledge an advantage
• A reliable, conscientious approach and a strong eye for detail
• The physical stamina and mobility to stand for long periods and handle materials safely

If you take pride in accurate work and want a stable, long‑term career where you can keep growing your skills, this Machine Operator / Production Operative opportunity is the one for you.

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