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Machine Operator in Kettering

Job Description

Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Kettering to recruit a Machine Operator to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on production role operating specialist machinery to accurately cut materials to the required specifications within a busy workshop environment.

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Role Purpose:

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As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for operating and setting machinery to accurately cut materials in line with production requirements. Previous machine operating experience is , particularly from the glass manufacturing, woodworking, stone or similar industries, although candidates from other manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong willingness to learn, a positive can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

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Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

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Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience

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Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

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Responsibilities:

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  • Set and operate machinery to meet production requirements.
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  • Accurately cut materials to specified measurements and dimensions.
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  • Read and interpret measurements, drawings and production requirements.
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  • Check finished products to ensure they meet the required quality standards.
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  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the production process.
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  • Identify and report any issues with machinery, materials or finished products.
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  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
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  • Follow all relevant Health & Safety procedures and site requirements.
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  • Support the wider workshop team with general production duties when required.
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Requirements:

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  • Previous experience as a Machine Operator is essential.
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  • MUST have a UK Driving License or Motorbike License.
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  • Previous experience within glass manufacturing, woodworking, stone or a similar industry is advantageous.
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  • Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
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  • Positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to work.
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  • Excellent attention to detail.
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  • Good understanding of measurements and accuracy.
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  • Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on manufacturing environment.
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  • Reliable, hardworking and committed to producing a high standard of work.
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Benefits:

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  • £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience.
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  • Overtime paid at 1.5x.
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  • Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
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  • 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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  • Quarterly KPI-driven bonus scheme.
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  • Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.
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  • Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial and residential projects.
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If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in contact.

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Impact Recruitment are working on behalf of a client as an Employment Business.

Machine Operator in Kettering

Kettering, OH
Full time

Published on 10/01/2026

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