Connect Appointments
Trainee Machine Operative
Trainee Machine Operative at Connect Appointments, based in North Lanarkshire, paying £13.71 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.71 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Machine Operator
10% below the typical rate for machine operator
Reference https://www.connectappointments.co.uk/job/machine-operative-6/
About the role
Connect Appointments is recruiting a Trainee Machine Operative to join an established steel manufacturing business based in Cumbernauld.
Our client manufactures steel fencing and gate components, offering a Monday to Thursday working week with three-day weekends and a competitive salary.
What’s on offer?
- Full-time ongoing position
- Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4:30pm
- Paid weekly at £13.71 per hour
As a Trainee Machine Operative, your duties will include:
- Operating power presses, brake presses, rolling mills and drilling machines to produce steel fencing and gate components
- Maintaining machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines
- Conducting routine inspections to identify faults or defects
- Taking accurate measurements and making adjustments as required
- Reading and interpreting basic technical drawings and specifications
To be considered as a Trainee Machine Operative, you will need:
- Previous experience operating power presses, brake press machines or similar machinery
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Good physical fitness due to the manual nature of the role
- A strong work ethic and reliable approach to work
Interested in this Trainee Machine Operative role? Apply now or call us on [phone removed].
CAHAM
Reference: https://www.connectappointments.co.uk/job/machine-operative-6/ · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 14 Dec 2026 · Listed via Connect Appointments
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