Machine Operative

Machine Operatives
Witney, Oxfordshire
Day Shift (Temporary to Permanent)
£12.20 per hour + Overtime at x1.5
Immediate start available

Pertemps are recruiting for Machine Operatives for a manufacturing company based in Witney on a full-time basis, leading to a a permanent employment contract.
The company are looking to expand their workforce and employ several Machine Operatives to join their fast-paced production team.

About the Machine Operative role

• Manufacturing timber components based on technical drawings with the aid of robotic machinery and digital aids
• Operating production machinery
• Accurately loading machinery with correct timber components and consumables
• Using power tools to manually correct any defects
• Manually assembling one off bespoke products using staplers, nail guns, routers, saws and other hand held power tools
• Recording stock movements on company stock control systems
• Involvement in assembly and production across all areas of the manufacturing process

To be considered for the Machine Operative role you will

• Have proven experience in a machine operative position within previous employment
• Be physically fit due to the manual nature of this role
• Be capable of being on your feet for the duration of each shift
• Be able to communicate effectively, with a good written and verbal understanding of the English language
• Be willing to learn all other aspect of production and prepared to be hands on, as the role requires you to manoeuvre large components with the help of other employees
• Have previous experience with power tools & hand tools
• Be computer literate as some tasks involve data entry into internal stock control systems

More about the Machine Operative role

• Temporary to Permanent position
• Work pattern: 06:00-15:00 Monday to Thursday / 06:00-12:00 Friday
• Hourly rates - Basic hours £12.20 / Overtime £18.30 paid after 40 hours per week (Pay increase in April 2025)
• Some weeks a 46-hour working week will be required, additional hours split across the week, with overtime being paid after 40 hours
• Progression opportunities to move into higher pay band roles, including the opportunity to be trained on Combi Forklift if an in-date Counterbalance or Reach Truck Forklift certificate is held

Additional benefits

• Following your probationary period via Pertemps, once employed by the company, your holiday entitlement will increase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance programme
• Free tea and coffee
• Dental insurance

Permitting you have the relevant experience, please submit an up-to-date CV including a valid contact number and we will be in touch to discuss the position in greater detail, with the view to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, start dates are expected to be within 1-2 weeks.