Machine Assistant


Company:	New Appointments Group Ltd
Salary:	£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashford, TN24 0SH
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Machine Assistant

Location: Ashford

Pay: £12.71 per hour, weekly pay

Hours: Monday to Friday - Early & Late Shifts, between 05:45 and 21:30

Contract: Temporary initially, prospect of becoming permanent for the right person

Start: Immediate

Pay: Weekly

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Assistant to join a busy packaging solutions company based in Ashford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous machine experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working as part of a team.

You will support the smooth running of machinery within the Bindery department, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operating machinery safely and efficiently

Checking product quality throughout the production process

Following production plans and meeting tight deadlines

Maintaining good attention to detail

Following company procedures and production requirements

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Previous machine operating experience - essential

Good attention to detail

A high-quality standard in both thinking and working

The ability to follow a plan and work to tight deadlines

Flexibility and a positive attitude

Good teamwork skills

Good communication skills

A good standard of written and spoken English

A reliable and hardworking approach

If you have previous machine experience, a strong eye for quality and are looking for an immediate opportunity in Ashford, we'd love to hear from you.

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If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an

Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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