DESIblitz Job: Machine Operative

Machine Operative

£33000 - £43000/annum
20/08/2026

Orion Electrotech

Job Title: Machine Operative

Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 ( shift premium)

Hours – 3 shifts available to pick from

Early shift: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm (10% shift premium)

Day shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

Afternoon shift: Monday to Friday 1.30pm to 10pm (20% shift premium)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Harwell

Benefits include 25 days holiday, 9% pension and private healthcare and more!

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operative to join a market leading manufacturing business on a permanent basis

 

The role of Machine Operative:

  • Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to the required quality standards.
  • Carry out secondary processing activities using a range of specialist machinery and equipment.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to understand requirements, prioritise workloads, and deliver against agreed schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of internal processes and capabilities.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards across all areas of work.

 

The Machine Operative should have the following skills and experience:

  • Experience within manufacturing is essential
  • Previous experience in an additive manufacturing environment would be beneficial
  • Confident operating machinery
  • Good attention to detail
  • Reliable

 

What’s on offer for Machine Operative

  • Competitive salary
  • Stable Monday–Friday working pattern
  • 9% employers pension contribution
  • Private medical
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Free drinks and snacks on site
  • Cash back schemes at restaurants, gyms and shops

 

If you are interested in this Machine Operative position, please click apply now or call Molly at Orion Reading today.

 

INDMAN

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Posted 3 weeks ago