Machine Operative
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,990 to £40,170 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | St Ives |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OPP-24773-20726 |
Summary
Recruit4staff are representing a leading packaging manufacturer business in their search for a Machine Operative to work in St Ives
Job Details:
• Pay: £33,990 – £40,170 per annum (dependent on experience and skill level)
• Hours of Work: 4-day working week, 40 hours per week, double rotation (W1&2 6 am - 4 pm / W3&4 3:45 pm - 1:45 am)
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Weekly pay and paid breaks, training and career development opportunities, health and wellbeing programme, free on-site parking, 27 days holiday including bank holidays, accidental life insurance, 5% employer pension contribution
Job Role: The Machine Operative will be responsible for setting and operating gluing machinery across a variety of carton styles, ensuring high-quality production standards are consistently met. The Machine Operative will work in a fast-paced environment, troubleshooting issues and maintaining efficiency while meeting tight deadlines. As a Machine Operative, you will also lead a small team, reporting directly to the Gluing Manager, and take pride in producing premium carton products.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:
• Proven experience as a Machine Operative or gluing operator with knowledge of multiple carton styles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve machinery or production issues efficiently
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
• Experience working with high-end or luxury cartons as a Machine Operative
Additional Information
• Leadership responsibilities, overseeing a small team
• Opportunity to develop skills within a premium packaging environment
Commutable From: Peterborough, Cambridge, St Ives, Northampton, Stamford
Similar Job Titles: Machine Operative, Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Setter Operator, Machinist, Gluing Operative, Gluer, Bobst Operator, Bobst Setter
For further information about this Machine Operative role and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.