Trainee Machine Operator

Trainee Machine Operator
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000+
Hunters client, a well-established manufacturing business, are now looking for a Trainee Machine Operator to join their production team. Full training will be provided.

Trainee Machine Operator - The Role

• Set up and operate production machinery to manufacture corrugated packaging products
• Carry out start-of-shift safety checks and ensure equipment is running correctly
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain output and quality standards
• Complete basic quality checks throughout production runs
• Record production data including run times, downtime, and output levels
• Clean, maintain, and recalibrate machinery at the end of each shift
• Operate pallet trucks and support general production floor activities as required

Trainee Machine Operator - The Fit

• Basic education with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong awareness of health & safety in a manufacturing environment
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and standing for extended periods
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions accurately
• Good attention to detail with a focus on quality standards
• Team player with a willingness to learn and develop

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am 4:45pm
• Friday: 6:00am 10:15am
• 44 hours per week

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to enter or progress within manufacturing, with full training, structured support, and the chance to develop within a busy production environment.