Machine Op
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Forklift Operator
This full-time Machine Op April 2026 position in Wigan offers £13.27 hourly, working Monday to Friday, 07:00 until 15:00, with a temporary-to-permanent contract. Based at a family-run metals supplier, duties include general warehouse tasks within a steel stockholding setting. The successful candidate will operate band saws and circular saws, receive training on CNC milling equipment, support metal finishing, pack customer orders, load and unload vehicles, and inspect incoming stock.
Accurate record keeping is essential. Applicants should possess practical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues. Full training is provided for the right person seeking stable employment.
Job Title:
Machine Operator
Location:
Wigan (WN6)
Salary: £13.27 per hour
Shifts:
Monday
- Friday 07:00- 15:00
Contract:
Temporary
- Permanent
Our client a medium size family run business with over 30 years’ experience of supplying specialist high quality metals is looking to recruit a Machine Operator who can be mentored by an experienced team in various skills, as below
Duties- Carry out general warehouse duties within a busy steel stockholding environment.
- Operate band saws and circular saws (full training provided).
- Learn to use CNC milling machines.
- Support metal finishing processes.
- Assist with packing and preparing customer orders.
- Load and unload vehicles as stock arrives.
- Check, measure, and inspect incoming and stored stock.
- Maintain accurate stock control records.
- Complete routine quality checks.
- Receive training in the safe use of overhead cranes and slings.
- Learn to operate forklifts and side loaders.
- Wanting to learn and develop new skills.
- Must have a good understanding of Mathematics and figures.
- Hardworking with good work ethic.
- Due to the nature of the role and some heavy lifting, you must be physically fit.
- Good communicator both written and verbal.
The successful Machine Operator will have the following skills;
Wanting to learn and develop new skills. Must have a good understanding of Mathematics and figures. Hardworking with good work ethic. Due to the nature of the role and some heavy lifting, you must be physically fit. Good communicator both written and verbal.
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