Machine Operative
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reed |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | MOG |
Summary
Job Title: Machine Operative
Location: Gillingham
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Pay rate: £13
Hours: Monday to Friday. 3 shifts available – 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am
Responsibility: The machine operator role includes the printing and cutting of high quality point of sale displays, ready to give to the hand assembly team. Attention to detail is crucial here and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Tasks include using internal computer programs, following worksheets and producing work to a high quality following the quality checking procedure ready for assembly and despatch.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Operating printing, cutting and/or digital cutting machinery.
• Manually and semi-automatically feeding machinery.
• Following a worksheet on a computer.
• Operation of pallet trucks and forklift trucks – training will be provided if you do not have a licence.
• Use of hand tools.
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience in machine operation or production is preferred.
• A reach or counterbalance forklift licence is desirable.
• Must be comfortable with manual handling and standing on your feet all day.
• Have an excellent attention to detail.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to work.
Apply today!
Location: Gillingham
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Pay rate: £13
Hours: Monday to Friday. 3 shifts available – 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am
Responsibility: The machine operator role includes the printing and cutting of high quality point of sale displays, ready to give to the hand assembly team. Attention to detail is crucial here and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Tasks include using internal computer programs, following worksheets and producing work to a high quality following the quality checking procedure ready for assembly and despatch.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Operating printing, cutting and/or digital cutting machinery.
• Manually and semi-automatically feeding machinery.
• Following a worksheet on a computer.
• Operation of pallet trucks and forklift trucks – training will be provided if you do not have a licence.
• Use of hand tools.
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience in machine operation or production is preferred.
• A reach or counterbalance forklift licence is desirable.
• Must be comfortable with manual handling and standing on your feet all day.
• Have an excellent attention to detail.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to work.
Apply today!