Machinery Operator, Metal

Job Title: Machine Operator / Lathe / Metal Shaping Machine

Location: Rainham, South East

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


• Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for your next challenge? Mechanical Based in Rainham, we are a leading manufacturer of galvanised steel ducting.

We're looking for a skilled Machine Operator to join our workshop team.

• Operating a large spiral ducting machine (similar to a lathe).


• 50/50 split between machine operation and general warehouse duties.


• Servicing and cleaning the machine.


• Driving a forklift truck (training provided if no current license).


• Assisting with fine-tuning and adjustments on the machine as required.

• Previous machine operating experience, ideally in a metalworking environment.


• Candidates with 10+ years of experience may be considered for the top salary bracket of £30,000.


• Ability to perform general warehouse duties.


• Forklift license (advantageous but not essential - training provided).


• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail for machine adjustments.

• Salary: £26,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.


• Holiday: 20 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 days.


• Pension: Company pension scheme.


• Safety: Full uniform and safety equipment provided (boots, masks, visors, gloves).


• Facilities: Free parking on site and access to a café on the business park for lunch.


• Training: Full training provided on forklift operation and machine maintenance if required.

If you have a solid background in machine operation, especially in metalworking, and are looking for a hands-on role with a reputable company, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team!