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About The Role
A Machine Operative role is available in Cheltenham with Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial, paying £12.71 per hour on a full-time, temp to perm basis. Working alternating weekly shifts, the successful candidate operates machinery within an established manufacturing business, receiving full training, paid breaks, and overtime. Key duties include running production equipment, checking output quality, and following safety procedures. Week one runs 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter Friday, while week two covers 14:00 onwards. Every weekend is free. Long-term staff can access pay rises and clear progression routes. Applicants should be reliable, practical, and comfortable with shift rotation and manual tasks.
Machine Operative
Looking for your next manufacturing opportunity with long-term career prospects? Pertemps is recruiting a Machine Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business in Cheltenham. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering excellent training, paid breaks, overtime opportunities, and clear progression routes with pay increases available for long-term employees.
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What's in it for you?
- £12.71 per hour PAYE
- Overtime available
- 12-week temp to perm opportunity
- Paid breaks
- Full training provided
- Clear career progression pathways
- Pay rate increases available following long-term progression
- Every weekend free
- Supportive team environment
Shift Details
Alternating Weekly Shift
Week 1
- Monday to Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 12:00
Week 2
- Monday to Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 18:00
Enjoy every weekend off with an early finish every Friday!
Key Responsibilities
- Picking and packing products according to production requirements
- Feeding materials into machinery
- Monitoring machine performance and output
- Carrying out basic quality checks
- Following production schedules and targets
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures
- Supporting the wider production team as required
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What We're Looking For
- Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Flexible approach to overtime when required
How to Apply
Pertemps Gloucester
Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
📞 Call Us: 01452 507500
If you're looking for a stable role with excellent training, long-term progression opportunities, and a great work-life balance with weekends free, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! ⚙️📦
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