Job search

Trainee Machine Operator

Job description
  • Southend on Sea, Essex, England
  • Temp to perm,
  • undefined,
  • MACHINESOUTH
  • 08/07/2026
Job description

Trainee Machine Operator – Nights | Southend
Sunday to Thursday | 10pm – 6am | £13.34 per hour/Temp to Perm

We're recruiting on behalf of our client in Southend, who's looking for a Trainee Machine Operator to join their night shift team.

If you've got some recent hands-on machine experience and want to build on it, this could be a great next step. You'll start at £13.34 per hour while you learn the ropes, and once you're confident running the machine on your own and, your pay will go up to reflect your new skills.

What you'll be doing:

  • Learning how to set up, run, and keep an eye on the machine, with support from the team
  • Getting to grips with the day-to-day routine on a busy night shift
  • Following health and safety guidelines
  • Flagging up any issues with quality or machine performance
  • Working towards running things independently within a few months

What we're looking for:

  • Recent experience operating machinery, even if it's just a few months
  • Someone who's keen to learn and doesn't mind being trained
  • Reliable, punctual, and happy working nights
  • A good eye for detail and pride in doing the job properly
  • A team player who gets on well with colleagues

Why you'll like it here:

  • Sunday to Thursday nights, giving you Friday and Saturday off
  • A clear pay increase once you've proven you can run the machine independently after few months
  • Proper training and support from day one
  • Room to grow your skills and take on more responsibility

Sound like you? Apply now with an updated CV.

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy