415 Equipment Operation jobs in the United Kingdom

Firmin Recruit is excited to be working with our long-established manufacturing client based in the London, SE5 area. Due to business growth,our client is now recruiting for an experienced Press Operator to join their friendly hard-working team.

The role is working in the production/ machining of metal parts for a variety of manufacturing clients throughout the UK and Europe.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating of the Press Machineand other similar machinery to manufacture components for our internal assembly flow lines, ensuring the highest quality and timely delivery.

Duties:

• Set up the press with the correct tooling (dies, collar, blanks etc) to suit the spec of job required.
• Follow the correct production processes
• Responsible for striking the correct number of components required from the works order
• QC the completed work with the QC packing team to ensure the product is ready for dispatch
• Carry out daily maintenance and cleaning of the press ready for the next order
• Ensure Health & Safety is carried out and followed

Suitable Candidate:

• Previous experience of setting and operating machineryis necessary
• Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and able to inspect work using a range of measurement equipment
• Preference will be given to candidate who have previous experience in CNC Milling or CNC Turning machine setter

Hours : 8 am - 4.30 pm Monday - Friday with 2 x 15 minutes paid break and half hour unpaid.

Benefits : Pension, 23 days holiday, Gym Membership

If you have the necessary skills and would like more informaiton about this role please send your CV.

Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Milton Keynes

Shifts: 4o4o days and nights (6-6)

Salary and Benefits:  £32,000, Pension, Holidays and progression structure

The Company

I am proud to be working with a Global provider in the manufacturing sector. My client are looking for a Maintenance Engineer in Milton Keynes to join the team and be able to hit the ground running. Being a global manufacturer their turnover last year was pushing the £bn mark. With nearly 150 production sites globally if you are looking for development and security then this is the role for you. My client recently had a number of sites in the UK achieve Gold Standard World class Manufacturing

The Role:

As a Machine operator you will:

-    Be machine monitoring

-    Product and quality checking

-    Basic Pre planned maintenance and basic replacing like for like components on all the lines, with Maintenance Engineers their to support for anything complex – inc heads, barrels, blades, moulds etc

-    Changing material mix, colour, mould

-    Maintaining high standard of cleanliness at all times

-    Following a PLC to ensure the machinery is fully functional

-    Working following health and safety guidelines

The Individual

To be a Machine Operator you must;

-    Have had previous experience working within FMCG

-    Be a strong communicator

-    Be confident monitoring and working on extrusion lines

The Package

As a Machine Operator you will receive

-    A minimum salary of £32,000 per year

-    6% pen on match

-    Life assurance

-    A generous overtime rate

-    Access to an onsite canteen

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

TSR Ipswich Ltd are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Machine Operator to join a busy and growing production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a machine  with the added responsibility of leading a small team on the shop floor.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in accuracy and quality, and is looking for a long-term role with growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• p>Operate and maintain the machine (full training provided)

• Oversee and coordinate a small team (usually 2 people) during the edge banding process

• Follow detailed instructions and specifications to ensure a high-quality finish

• Minimise waste and maintain production efficiency

• Conduct routine machine checks and carry out basic maintenance

• Ensure a clean, safe, and organised work area

• Communicate effectively with team members and management

• Help meet production targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)

What We’re Looking For

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Previous machine operating experience (essential, although training will be provided!)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude

• Able to follow instructions and work independently

• Confident in leading or supervising a small team

• Good communication skills and team spirit

What’s on Offer

Full machine training provided
3-month trial with clear path to a permanent contract
Supportive team environment with opportunities for development
Immediate start available

Interested?

Apply today or contact us to find out more. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role within a growing production environment.

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Production Operative (Nights)

Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are key? If you are based in or near Launceston and ready to join a dedicated team, this could be the role for you.

Location: Launceston, Cornwall (PL15)

Position Type: Full-time, Contract - 3 months initially, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP (following successful interview and onboarding checks)

Shifts Available:

Weekday Nights: 10:00pm - 6:00am (Monday to Thursday) and 4:00pm - 9:00pm (Friday)

Weekend Nights: 9:00pm - 6:00am (Friday to Saturday) and 6:00pm - 6:00am (Sunday)

Applicants must be available to work the full night shift pattern as required.

Pay Rates:

Weekends (up to 37.5 hours): 16.41 per hour

Overtime (after 8 hours per day & Saturdays): 24.62 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manufacturing and production machinery safely, following all operating guidelines and Standard Safe Operating Procedures.

• Carry out routine inspections and basic maintenance tasks on equipment to ensure it runs efficiently.

• Follow production plans to meet targets while maintaining product quality.

• Keep accurate records of production output, issues, and downtime as required.

• Work collaboratively with team members.

• Maintain a clean and organised work area with workplace standards.

• Comply at all times with UK Health & Safety legislation and site-specific safety protocols.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid driving licence and access to reliable transport.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production setting.

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and SSOW procedures.

• Ability to work efficiently in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.

• Team-oriented mindset with a positive and proactive approach to tasks.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience operating industrial machinery or similar equipment.

• Knowledge of quality control processes in a manufacturing environment.

• Flexibility to work additional shifts if required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rates with generous overtime enhancements.

• Paid holiday entitlement of 32 days per year (including Bank Holidays).

• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution.

• Opportunities for career and skill development.

• Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including confidential support services.

• Retail and restaurant discounts through an exclusive employee benefits platform.

• 300* referral bonus for recommending a friend (terms apply).

• Supportive environment where your contributions are valued.

Pre-Employment Checks:

• All successful candidates will be required to complete standard vetting checks, which may include:

• Right to Work verification

• Medical assessment

• Employment reference checks

If you are ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career apply today by calling (phone number removed).

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic organisation that specialises in the Food industry? We are looking for a skilled Machine Operator to join our friendly team in Crewe.

Our client pride themselves on delivering top-quality packaging solutions that meet the needs of our valued customers while maintaining a focus on innovation and efficiency.

The role:

Temporary with a view to permanent for the right candidate
Shifts: 3 x 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and night shifts, 36 hours per week
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for growth and development within the company

Duties:

As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in our production process. Your responsibilities will include:

Operating and maintaining packaging machinery
Ensuring products meet quality standards through careful monitoring
Troubleshooting and resolving any machine issues
Collaborating with team members to achieve production targets
Keeping a clean and organised work area

Technically minded and adept at working with machinery
Detail-oriented, with a keen eye for quality
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Committed to safety and following operational procedures

Be part of a cheerful and professional team that values your input
Gain experience in a fast-paced and rewarding environment
Enjoy the potential for a permanent position based on your performance

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ROLE: Machine Operative

LOCATION: Wellingborough

HOURS OF WORK: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotating

BASIC SALARY: 16.03

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: All breaks paid

Company Profile

Our client is seeking a Machine Operator to join their organisation based in Wellingborough on a temporary to permanent basis. To manufacture their formulations to meet planned volumes and targets in accordance with safety and quality standards.

In this Machine Operator role, you will:

• Setting and operating mixing machines
• Load and unload products
• Rotate across various machines often operating more than 1 at a time
• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping
• Participate and contribute to daily briefings
• Actively participate in safety, quality and continuous improvement activities
• Develop skills and support the team to deliver consistent results
• Support all areas of the business, manufacturing and supply chain

In order to be successful as a Machine Operator you must:

• GCSE/ NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or 2 years' experience in manufacturing operations
• Ideally a qualification in maths and English - must be competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers, batch cards and interpret technical instructions
• Experience in manufacturing / process industry
• Excellent verbal communication and team work skills to work with colleagues to achieve individual and team targets
• Desire to champion the company values
• Good understanding of company manufacturing
• Logical problem solving skills

If you have the relevant experience our client is looking for in this Machine Operator role, we would like to hear from you. Upload your CV online or call our Wellingborough land-line for more information.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 16.03 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Impact Recruitment is a agency working on a behalf of our client.

Machine Operator

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

£12.50 - £13 per hour 

Permanent role




Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are searching for a Machine Operator to work for a local company just outside of Wycombe. The successful Machine Operator will be creating ducting from sheets of metal, dealing with lifting, picking and packing of orders and possibly some driving of deliveries too. You must have a full UK driving licence.



The main duties of the Machine Operator will be:
Operating metalworking equipment - both automated and manual.
Equipment will include learning to run the machines.
Other duties may involve working on picking/packing ducting orders.
Follow all Quality Control guidelines set by the Company.
Follow the requirements of the Company's ISO Procedures.
Follow the Company's Health and Safety Policy, work instructions & safe systems of work.


The key requirements of the Machine Operator are:
Reliable.
Physically fit and healthy.
Must have good understanding of warehouse operations.
Level 2 Numerate & Literate or equivalent.
Computer literacy an advantage.
To be highly motivated, to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
To work in a methodical and tidy manner.
To be able to understand and follow instructions from a supervisor.
· Must have a driving licence.
· Other duties as requires including grinding and cutting pipe work.
· Fork Lift License would be good but not essential


Training will be given.

Machine Operator

Contek are working with a client who is based in Dorset, near Dorchester that are looking for a Machine Operator to join their team. This position is quite a niche skill within Engineering and with that being said we are open to candidates from a variety of skills within Engineering.

We are ideally looking for a Machine Operator who is experienced working within a manufacturing facility with history working on CNC's or similar machinery such as Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Presses and so on.

Responsibilities:

• Help to run and operate a 4 linemanufacturing process within an Engineering company.
• General maintenance within the lines during changeovers or breaks in production.
• Help across the site including within the warehouse or packing where needed.
• Work with a variety of materials from plastics, metal andgraphite.

Desired:

• Ability to read drawings.
• Come equipped with a good understanding of basicengineering principles.
• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, working on machines such as CNC's, Presses, Extrusion Lines, Injection Moulding machinery etc.

Hours: (1 week rotating shift - AM/PM)

Week 1:
06:00 - 14:00

Week 2:
13:00 - 21:00

If this sounds like the role for you then please do not hesitate in applying today and I will be in touch shortly.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Ruthin

Salary: 28,500 - 30,068 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 4-on 4-off shifts (Days: 06:00-18:00 & Nights: 18:00-06:00)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Ready to drive change in a sustainable future?

Blazer's Fuels Ltd - part of Newbridge Energy Ltd - is a UK leader in premium wood fuel manufacturing. We're all about green energy, top-quality biomass products, and serious innovation. Our fuels are ENplus, BSL, Woodsure, and HETAS certified - and made exclusively from 100% virgin British wood residue.

Now, we're looking for a Skilled Shovel Driver to join our high-performing team and help keep our cutting-edge plant running safely, smoothly, and sustainably.

What You'll Be Doing

Operating a JCB excavator, you'll play a key role in our production and logistics team by:

• Moving materials and products safely around the plant
• Loading silos and sorting/blending product
• Managing burner operations and monitoring product quality
• Recording bucket weights and completing documentation
• Handling ash waste and ensuring proper disposal
• Performing daily safety checks and maintaining excellent cab hygiene
• Keeping workspaces clean and hazard-free
• Reporting issues and contributing to continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A valid Shovel Driver / Rough Terrain Licence (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year's experience operating mobile plant machinery
• Good paperwork and numeracy skills
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Strong safety awareness and a proactive work ethic

Desirable (but not essential):

• 5 GCSEs (grades 9-5 / A*-C or equivalent)
• IOSH Working Safely qualification or equivalent

We're looking for someone reliable, self-motivated, and collaborative - with a "can-do" attitude, attention to detail, and a strong desire to get the job done right.

Why Join Us?

It's an exciting time to join Newbridge Energy. We're growing fast, investing in innovation, and building a positive, people-first culture under dynamic new leadership.

Here's what we offer:

• A stable, full-time role in a growing green energy business
• Competitive salary and regular shifts
• A chance to work in a purpose-driven, future-focused company
• Supportive, inclusive environment with development opportunities
• We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments - we'd be happy to help.

Ready to Apply?

Click the APPLY button now to submit your CV and cover letter - and start your journey with us at Newbridge Energy.

Please note: We are managing this vacancy directly and are not accepting agency CVs at this time.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Production Machine Operator, Die Cutting Operator, may also be considered.