Machine Operator

Confidential

📍 neath, wales, United-Kingdom

Full-time Engineering Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

Machine Operator - Baglan

The rewards

  • £17.64 per hour including 30% shift allowance
  • Overtime available at higher rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Temp to perm after 12 weeks (subject to performance)
  • Progression opportunities with a global manufacturing leader

Hours

  • Full-time, 12-hour shifts 06:30–18:30 (mixture of days and nights)
  • 4-weekly rotating pattern averaging 42 hours per week
  • Pattern: 2 days on / 2 off / 3 nights on / 2 off / 2 days on / 3 off / 2 nights on / 2 off / 3 days on / 2 off / 2 nights on / 3 off — then repeats

The role of Machine Operator:

  • Run packaging machinery in compliance with working instructions and safety guidelines
  • Run the roll pack bundler machine
  • Change polyethylene reels and optional materials, or feed the machine with skillets or cases
  • Run the log saw if required
  • Stop and resta...