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 1.4K live Machine Operator vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.4K 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

1.4K

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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Work Manager - Machine Shop

Questech Recruitment Ltd

Clayton West, Kirklees Permanent £40000 - £50000/annum

We're now seeking a hands-on Production Planner / Works Manager to take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations —...

17 days ago View Apply →

Production/machine operative - Days

Adecco

Rawtenstall, Lancashire Temporary £12.71/hour

10 applied

We are recruiting a Temporary Machine Operator - Production/Warehouse role for 3 months, focused on operating machinery to roll...

18 days ago View Apply →

Machine Operator - Blunham

Randstad Technologies Recruitment

MK44, Blunham, Central Bedfordshire Permanent £15.96/hour

Role: Machine Operator. Location: DS Smith Packaging, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH. Rate: £15.96 per...

18 days ago View Apply →

CNC Operator

Orion Electrotech

Abingdon, Oxfordshire Permanent £38000 - £45000/annum

CNC Operator. Location: Oxford. Hours: 13:30 – 22:00 (Late Shift. Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum. This is an exciting...

18 days ago View Apply →

CNC Machine Setter Operator (4 Day Week)

Roundhouse recruitment

Stafford, Staffordshire Permanent

CNC Machine Setter Operator. £25,000 - £35,000 - 4 Day Week + Friday To Sunday Off every week + Overtime At Time And A Half +...

18 days ago View Apply →

Machine Operative

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants

Hythe, Kent Permanent £13.30/hour

Machine Operative. Location: Hythe, Kent. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Pay Rate: £13.30 per hour. Contract:...

18 days ago View Apply →

Demolition Excavator Operator (D90)

Straight-Line Group Services Ltd

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear Contract £20 - £22/hour

Straight-line are currently seeking an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for a 10-week project in Sunderland. Location:...

18 days ago View Apply →

CNC Press Brake Operator

Gi Group

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Permanent £14.00/hour

CNC Press Brake Operator. Permanent Position. Uttoxeter. £14.00ph. Day Shift. We're looking for a reliable CNC Press Brake...

18 days ago View Apply →