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    Trainee Machine Operator (Evening Shift, 4-day week) - Paignton - Devon

    We’re recruiting for a Trainee Machine Operator to join a global leader in print production.

    This Trainee Machine Operator role is ideal for candidates from warehouse, production, manufacturing, assembly, or other hands-on environments who are looking to learn new skills and build a long-term career in manufacturing.

    No previous Machine Operator experience is required as full training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into a skilled Print Operator position within a growing manufacturing business.

    About the Role

    As a Trainee Machine Operator, you’ll learn how to operate specialist production machinery, maintain quality standards, and support the manufacturing process within a busy production environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Learn to set up and operate production machinery
    • Monitor production output and complete quality checks
    • Clean and maintain machines and work areas
    • Record production information
    • Report faults or issues to supervisors
    • Follow health and safety procedures
    • Develop new technical and manufacturing skills through training

    About You

    We’re looking for someone who is:

    • Keen to learn and develop new skills
    • Reliable with a strong work ethic
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
    • A good team player with attention to detail
    • Confident using basic computer systems

    Salary & Benefits

    • £25,000 during the 1 to 3 month training period depending on how quickly the role is picked up. Once training is completed, employees move onto the permanent evening shift with an annual salary of £29,375 including 17.5% shift premium
    • Overtime paid at 1.33x
    • Annual company bonus
    • Pension scheme
    • Enhanced sick pay
    • Health and wellbeing programme
    • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (equivalent to 25 days based on a standard 5-day working week)
    • Birthday day off
    • Free on-site parking
    • Cycle to Work scheme

    Working Hours (4 day week)

    Training Period

    Day shifts:

    • Monday to Wednesday: 06:30 to 16:30
    • Thursday: 06:30 to 16:00

    Permanent Shift Pattern (after training)

    Evening shifts:

    • Monday to Wednesday: 16:00 to 02:00
    • Thursday: 15:30 to 01:00

    If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to start a career as a Trainee Machine Operator with full training provided, we’d love to hear from you.

    Semi Skilled Operator

    Devon

    29,375

    442

     

    Semi Skilled Operator

    Devon

    29,375

    442

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    8 Palm Tree Court, Palm Tree View, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7FD United Kingdom

    jobs@erjobs.co.uk

    01803 470130

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