Emmerson Ross Recruitment • Paignton, Devon

Trainee Machine Operator (4 day week-evening shift)

About this role

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

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.