Production operative - Machining


Company:	Rullion
Salary:	£16 - £17
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR4 0XJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job title: Production operative - Machining

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Start date: Subject to clearance/onboarding

Duration: 12 months

Pay rate: £16.59 per hour plus hourly shift rate £1.98 Total £18.57 per hour

Location: Castle Donington

Hybrid/Remote Working: ONSITE

Hours of work:

Monday to Thursday 0600hrs - 1400hrs

Friday 0600hrs - 1300hrs

Monday to Thursday 1400hrs - 2200hrs

Friday 1300hrs - 2000hrs

Shifts alternate weekly.

Role information:

Working within a Nuclear fuels manufacturing site, the core responsibilities are to set up and operate CNC machines. Assist in training operators as and when required. Understand original programmes. Meet the Departments Production Output to the MRP Schedules. Work to instruction given by Line Managers, Production Coordinator and Management

Responsibilities:

Ensure productivity is maintained to the required standard

Ensure and Maintain discipline within your area

Control your Time Management to ensure delivery of the products are met

Promote good team morale in your area

"Implementation of policies, procedures and working documents as required"

Assist in training of employees as required

Support the Management Team

Update daily tick lists and charts within the required time limit

Assist other employees with quality situations as and when necessary

Highlight Quality problems to the Line manager

Able to carry out production work with reference to the Skill Matrix

Continuous improvements relating to this position and assisting the business to identify opportunities for improvement

Maintain and create machine programmes when required

Assist the business to identify and create drawings

Be able to perform any general duties or tasks required by management

Ensure a safe working environment is maintained (H&S)

Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as required

Liaise with engineers, production, operators to resolve machining problems

Daily Requirements:

Able to use all types of production fixtures to manufacture products

Confident to use inspection fixtures and gauges to meet product quality standards

Confident to use all Data Cards and SOP's within the Working Area

Demonstrate competency in the visual inspection methods

Demonstrate competency to refer to Quality Procedures

Able to read and understand drawings and SOP's to enable manufacture

Check and create SOP's, able to advise on improvements

Attend meetings to discuss quality problems with all concerned

Report to the Line Manager or Production Coordinator problems which effect production

Maintain visible plans on notice boards

When all work is completed report this situation to Line Manager or Production Coordinator in order to allocate the next work required

If no work is available report this situation to the Line Manager or Production Coordinator

Maintain good housekeeping practices

Understand and manage the paperwork system to demonstrate full traceability of the batch card discipline

Able to fully record all mandatory and process paperwork/data base systems with reference to the operation being performed by yourself

Understand the record and test piece storage requirements of the controlling specifications/procedures

Correctly record working hours, absence and leave on the ESS system

Maintain batch card discipline and the recording of information, including on the SAP system.

Maintain data and clock on and off the computer system

Ensure the MRP plan is worked to as required to meet the schedule dates

Qualifications/Experience Required

Competent in the visual inspection methods

Able to refer to Quality Procedures

Experience of machining and Fabrication and/or metal parts manufacture

Able to read drawings and refer to work instruction

Familiar with NCR processes

Understand MRP requirements

Confident to use Micrometres, Verniers and digital equipment

Competent in using equipment in relation to your working area

Experience with Matsuura, Doosan and Haas machines

Familiar with or willing to learn, operating laser cutting machines

This position will be based at Castle Donington however you may be required to travel or work at other locations with reasonable notice.

UK National Security Vetting Status - Ability to gain SC Clearance

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Company information:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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