Location
Holton Heath, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/11/2026
Closing date
08/12/2026
Machine Operator | £28,000 - £32,280 per annum | Holton Heath
Looking for a steady role where precision really counts? Earn up to £16.00 per hour as a Machine Operative on a consistent shifts.
You'll take ownership of the production, running presses and furnace equipment to a high standard.
If you're methodical, safety-minded and like knowing your work is accurate, this role is built for you.
As a Machine Operative, you will benefit from:
* A fixed shift pattern, so you know exactly where you stand each week
* Full training on machinery and standard operating procedures
* A smaller, focused shift team where you're trusted to work with less direct supervision
* The chance to build specialist skills in casting, pressing and finishing
* Clear processes and well-defined expectations from day one
As a Machine Operative, your responsibilities will include:
* Operating hydraulic presses, furnace equipment and weighing scales safely and in line with SOPs
* Casting, pressing and finishing metal products accurately against daily work orders
* Weighing and recording materials and finished products at every stage, reporting any discrepancies straight away
* Carrying out pre-use machine checks and following lockout/tagout and isolation procedures
* Picking up from the early shift handover and leaving a clear handover for the next day
* Completing end-of-shift shutdown and securing machinery and the production area
As a Machine Operative, your experience will include:
* Previous experience as a Machine Operative or Production Operative in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with presses, furnaces or similar heavy production machinery (advantageous)
* A precise approach to weighing, measuring and keeping accurate records
* Confidence following SOPs and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
* The ability to work reliably and independently on a late shift
If you want a stable Machine Operative role where your precision is valued and your skills keep growing, this could be your next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Brooke at Rubicon for more information.