Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Location:
Somerset, South West, United Kingdom
Salary:
£13 - £13.56 per hour
Type:
Contract
Start Date: 
As Soon As Possible
Contract Period: 
To be confirmed.
Main Industry:
Search Engineering Jobs
Other Industries & Skills: 
Advertiser:
Randstad
Job ID:
132286936
Posted On: 
23 September 2025
Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a new temporary contract? We're hiring a proactive and self-motivated individual to join a busy team in the Shepton Mallet area. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on person to take on a key role.

About the Role

This position involves operating machinery for the safe transport of materials and other duties. You should be prepared for a physically demanding role, as you'll be working outdoors and performing manual labor and general yard duties. You'll also be responsible for ensuring the machine's operational readiness and assisting with site maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operate machinery for safe material transport, stacking, and loading/unloading.
* Conduct pre-use checks and routine maintenance on the machine.
* Perform manual labor, including lifting up to 25kg and shoveling concrete.
* Assist with maintaining a clean and organized site.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety.

Essential Requirements:

* A valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
* Operate a counterbalance forklift for safe material transport, stacking, and loading/unloading.
* Previous experience in a quarry environment.
* Willingness to perform physically demanding manual labor.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and a good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.

Details & Benefits

* Pay Rate: GBP13.56 per hour, with overtime at x1.5 (Monday-Saturday) and double pay on Sundays.
* Contract: An initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
* Hours: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM).

If you're a reliable and proactive Machine Operator ready for a new challenge, we encourage you today by submitting your most recent CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Afreen Begum or call #

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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