Machine Operator

My well-established Engineering client based in Reading is looking to recruit a Machine Operator on a temporary basis. Candidates will ideally have previous engineering / manufacturing experience and be familiar with engineering practices, machine health & safety and equipment. The role is starting immediately after successful interview so please only apply if you are available to start immediately or within a couple of days from an offer. Responsibilities: * Operate engineering machinery to produce metal parts/products. * Be responsible for the quality of parts produced and ensure they conform to company standards and product drawings. * Run machines to achieve cycle times as recorded on the route cards. * Assist Setter/Team Leader in improving changeover times, machine running efficiencies and tooling set ups. * Transportation of goods within the factory, assisting with stock checks and general housekeeping within the manufacturing site. Ideal Candidate: * Experience operating machines within an engineering or manufacturing environment (CNC or manual machinery). * Have general engineering knowledge and experience of Machine operating and/or setting. * Experience in quality checking of parts using micrometres / vernier calipers. * Happy working a double dayshift that rotates weekly. This role is offered on a permanent double day shift of 06.00 – 14.00 / 14.00 – 22.00 which rotates weekly. A competitive hourly rate of £13.44 per hour is on offer for the successful candidate. Please submit your CV today for immediate consideration. GDPR: In line with the GDPR legislations by applying to this vacancy you are agreeing that Fortis Recruitment Solutions can hold/store your data and contact you in regards to this vacancy, or any other suitable vacancies that arise. If you have any concerns/questions in regards to your data and how it is used/stored please refer to our privacy policy page on our website – Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited. You also have the right to remove your data/cv we hold by visiting our website. (Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited)

Location: RG4, Caversham, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025