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Trainee Operator
Bacup, Lancashire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- £680 per week
- Recruiter
- Flat Fee Recruiter
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Kickstart your manufacturing career as a Trainee Operator in a busy latex foam backing plant! Offering full training, great earning potential, and career progression opportunities.
Trainee Operator
Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9RZ – must live within an 8-mile radius
Full time, (12 hour shifts, early finish Fridays, occasional Saturdays) Permanent position £680 per weekPlease Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a well-established manufacturer within the textile industry, specialising in latex foam backing solutions. With a reputation for quality and reliability, they work with clients across the UK and beyond. Their factory environment is fast-paced, supportive, and designed to help ambitious individuals develop their skills and progress in their careers.
The Role
As a Trainee Stenter Operator, you will receive full training to become a skilled machine operator in our client’s latex foam backing plant. This hands-on role offers the chance to work with specialist equipment, learn a variety of processes, and develop into a team leader.
Key Responsibilities:
Learn to operate and maintain latex coating machines Mix latex and batch rolls to production requirements Sew fabrics and carry out quality control checks Assist with loading and unloading trucks Perform other general factory duties as neededBenefits
£680 per week plus overtime rates for Saturday work Full on-the-job training Career progression to team leader roles Supportive, friendly work environment Early finish every FridayThe Ideal Candidate
Our client is looking for motivated, keen individuals who are eager to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment. About you:
Previous experience in a factory environment Minimum GCSE English and Maths (grades A–C) Ideally studied Chemistry or Physics (advantage but not essential) A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work unsupervised A driving licence and your own transport Residence within 8 miles of BacupJoin the team today and build a rewarding career in manufacturing!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Flat Fee Recruiter is an advertising agency promoting this role on behalf of the employer. You may be contacted directly by the Employer should our client wish to move forward with your application.
Other suitable skills and experience include Machine Operator, Production Operative, Textile Operative, Manufacturing Assistant, Factory Worker, Process Operator, Coating Machine Operator, Finishing Operative, Industrial Operative, Technical Operative.
Ad ID: 5416949737
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