Machine Operator (Days / Nights)

Machine Operator – Days or Nights

Location: Camberley, Surrey Salary: £26,436 – £36,349 per annum (depending on shift) Hourly Rate: £12.71 Days | £15.89 Nights Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Shifts Available: Days or Nights

The Opportunity

Syntech Recruitment are currently recruiting for Machine Operators to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Camberley, Surrey.

We have opportunities available on both day and night shifts, offering competitive rates of pay, consistent working patterns and long-term career opportunities within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible for operating moulding presses and production machinery, monitoring manufacturing processes and ensuring components are manufactured to the required quality and safety standards.

Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

Salary & Working Hours

Day Shift – £26,436 per annum

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£12.71 per hour

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Monday–Thursday: 7:00am–4:30pm (45-minute lunch)

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Friday: 7:00am–12:00pm

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Early finish every Friday

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Fixed daytime working hours

Night Shift – £36,349 per annum

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£15.89 per hour (including 25% shift allowance)

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Monday–Thursday: 7:00pm–7:00am

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One-hour lunch break per shift

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44 paid hours per week

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Three nights off every week

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Initial day shift training for up to 6 months before moving onto nights

Machine Operator Responsibilities

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Operate moulding presses and manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.

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Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are maintained.

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Identify and report machine faults, leaks or production issues.

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Follow manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures.

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Complete production paperwork and machine control documentation.

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Inspect manufactured components to ensure quality requirements are met.

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Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

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Ensure materials, tooling and finished products are stored correctly.

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Work in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures.

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Support continuous improvement initiatives and other production departments when required.

Machine Operator Requirements

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Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred.

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Experience with rubber moulding, compression moulding or press machinery advantageous.

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Ability to follow production instructions and manufacturing procedures.

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Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.

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Reliable, punctual and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.

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Willingness to learn new machinery and manufacturing processes.

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Physically capable of standing for extended periods and undertaking manual handling duties.

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Night shift applicants must be available for initial daytime training for up to 6 months.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business offering stable employment, structured training and a choice of fixed day or night shifts.

Whether you're looking for a daytime position with an early Friday finish or a higher-paying night shift role with a three-day weekend, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply Now

If you have experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Moulding Operative, apply today with your updated CV.

Please indicate whether you are interested in day shifts, night shifts or both.

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