Contact Kingston Barnes Ltd
Kingston Barnes Ltd
Machine Operator
Somerset
Contact Kingston Barnes Ltd
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 35424.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Kingston Barnes Ltd
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Machine Operator in Bridgwater
Are you a production technician/machine operator looking for a new opportunity? Are you a team operator, vehicle mechanic or mechanically trained candidate who wants to use their mechanical and forge a career with a business willing to invest in you?
Our client is looking for a highly motivated and proactive production technician/team operator to run high speed production lines within a continuous manufacturing process. Full training and development for candidates who have core skills within mechanical or manufacturing engineering
The Company:
With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a highly profitable packaging industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Production Technician/Team Operator will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.
The Role:
Within the remit of the role you will be responsible for running fast moving production lines within a highly pressurised manufacturing environment. Duties will include setting the machines pre–production and running the line on throughout the production process. You will be responsible for any tool changes required, cleaning of the machinery as well quality checks of the product. You will be required to undertake basic maintenance of the machines, so an understanding of basic mechanical engineering or a manufacturing process would be useful. Full training will be given on both the process and role, but good mechanical aptitude or manufacturing experience would be extremely useful.
The Candidate:
Engineering/ manufacturing operator background (ideal) Strong mechanical aptitude (qualifications or experience), previous candidates have come from a vehicle mechanics background Happy working shifts Happy working within a fast moving pressurised environment Looking for a career within manufacturing Plastics knowledge would be useful (ideally Extrusion) Hours and Salary:
Up to GBP35,424,48 Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off (4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 days off) 22 days holiday or 264 hours. Increasing to 23 in year 2 and 24 in year 3 Standard pension Great progression opportunities in the first year. If this role is of interest please get in touch with Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Ad ID: 5419111270
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