What is the typical salary for a Machine Operator in the UK?

Based on 89 current UK Machine Operator vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £31,000 per year, with a median of £28,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Machine Operator jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Machine Operator staff are Selby, Gillingham, Newport, Stevenage, Telford.

Machine Operator Jobs

Q: How many Machine Operator jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.3K live Machine Operator vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.3K live Machine Operator vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Machine Operator salary in the UK

£25,000 – £31,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 89 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£28,000

Median pay

Per year

1.3K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Machine Operator listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Machine Operators right now

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Sliding Head Programmer / Setter / Operator

Probe UK

B11, Hay Mills, City and Borough of Birmingham Permanent £38500/annum + Excellent Package

SLIDING HEAD SETTER/ OPERATOR/ PROGRAMMER. Permanent. £38,500. Days. Lunchtime finish Friday. Thriving manufacturer. Friendly,...

15 days ago View Apply →

Production Operator

Orion Electrotech

Bridgewater, Somerset Permanent £25000 - £30000/annum

We are currently recruiting for Production Operators to join a busy manufacturing site near Somerset. The site operates a 4 on /...

15 days ago View Apply →

CNC Setter/Operator

Streamline Search

West Bromwich, West Midlands Permanent £16.00 - £17.00/hour

10 applied

CNC Setter/Operator Required. Our client is an established manufacturing business, producing specialist metal components and...

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Machine Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd

Bridgwater Permanent £30000/annum

Job Title: Machine Technician. Location: Bridgwater. Salary: £30,000. Shift: Days & Nights (Rotating. Job Role of the Machine...

15 days ago View Apply →

Machine Operative/Nights

Major Recruitment Oldham

Chadderton, Greater Manchester Temporary £15.26 - £15.30/hour

10 applied

Major Recruitment has an exciting job opportunity for a Machine Operative/ Production Technician to join our prestigious...

15 days ago View Apply →

CNC Setter Operator

Real Recruitment

Halstead, Essex Permanent £12 - £18/hour + shift premium + overtime

CNC Setter/Operator. Essex (A134 / A120 area). £12 - £18 per hour + shift premium + overtime. Having been established for over...

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Brake Press Setter/Operator

Nelson Recruitment Services

B70, Oldbury, Sandwell Permanent £12.21 - £15.50/hour

10 applied

Set and operate Brake Press machines. Adjust tooling and machine settings to meet production requirements. Produce parts to the...

15 days ago View Apply →

CNC Turner Setter/Operator

Stirling Warrington

Birmingham, West Midlands (County) Permanent £15.00 - £17.00/hour

Title: CNC Turning Setter / Operator. Location: Birmingham. Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour. Shift: Rotating Shifts (Mornings &...

15 days ago View Apply →

Plant Operator / Driver (Training Provided)

Rise Technical Recruitment

Carlisle, Cumbria Permanent £29000 - £33280/annum Progression, Training

Plant Operator / Driver (Training Provided. £14ph - £16ph + Overtime (premium rates) + Full Training & Certifications +...

15 days ago View Apply →