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Machine Operator (Print) *4-Day Week

Emmerson Ross Recruitment
Paignton
money-bag £29375/annum
Posted: 17 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Ref: 225258802

Machine Operator – 4-Day Week | £29,375 + Overtime + Bonus

Looking for a stable manufacturing role with long weekends every week?

We’re recruiting a Machine Operator to join a successful global print manufacturing business. Whether you’re already operating machinery or working as a Production Operative looking for the next step, full training is provided.

What’s in it for you

  • £29,375 per year (including 17.5% shift premium once trained)
  • Overtime paid at 1.33x
  • Annual company bonus
  • 4-day working week (every week)
  • Full training and development
  • Birthday day off
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Free parking
  • Long-term career opportunities with a global business

The Role

You’ll be trained to operate specialist print production equipment, ensuring high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will learn to:

  • Set up and operate production machinery
  • Monitor quality and production output
  • Carry out routine machine cleaning and maintenance
  • Record production information accurately
  • Troubleshoot basic production issues
  • Support continuous improvement activities

What We’re Looking For

We’d like to hear from candidates with experience as a:

Machine Operator, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Print Operator, Assembly Operative, or Warehouse Operative (with machine experience).

You’ll need:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow processes and instructions
  • Basic IT/computer skills
  • A reliable, team-focused attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Standard shift pattern (after training):

  • Monday – Wednesday: 4:00pm – 2:00am
  • Thursday: 3:30pm – 1:00am

Training Period (1–3 months):

  • Monday – Wednesday: 6:30am – 4:30pm
  • Thursday: 6:30am – 4:00pm

Please note: During training, the shift premium is not payable. It is applied once training is completed and you move onto the standard shift pattern.

Apply Today

If you’re a Machine Operator, Production Operative, or Manufacturing Operative looking for your next opportunity, apply today and take the next step in your career.

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