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Machine Operator

Temporary
£12.71 p/h
Braintree, Essex
On-site

Machine Operator
Location:
Braintree, Essex
Pay: £12.71ph during training, rising to £15.25ph once moved onto the late shift
Hours: Late shift - 4pm-12am (training will be on a day shift)
Job Type: Ongoing Temporary

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a specialist manufacturer in Braintree. This is an excellent ongoing opportunity for someone with previous production or manufacturing experience who is looking for a long-term role with full training provided.

Successful applicants will complete approximately 6 weeks of training on the day shift before moving onto the permanent late shift, where the hourly rate increases to £15.25ph.


Duties will include:

  • Operating specialist production machinery
  • Feeding materials into machines and monitoring the production process
  • Minding machines to ensure they are running efficiently
  • Carrying out regular quality checks on finished products
  • Removing completed products from the production line
  • Recording production information accurately
  • Reporting any machine or product issues to the supervisor
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area
  • Working to production targets while maintaining quality standards
  • Following all company health & safety procedures


The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience operating or tending machinery within a manufacturing environment
  • A good eye for detail and quality
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  • A reliable attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team


Hours:

  • Training: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm (approximately 6 weeks)
  • Permanent Shift: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm - 12:00am

Benefits:

  • £12.71ph during the training period (day shift)
  • £15.25ph once moved onto the permanent late shift
  • Ongoing full-time opportunity
  • Holiday pay and pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Long-term role with a well-established manufacturer


If you're looking for a long-term Machine Operator role with full training and an enhanced late shift rate, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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Date: 13/07/2026
Job ref: AL/MOB00001_1783962012

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