Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd
Mobile Rig Operator
Mobile Rig Operator at Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd, based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, paying £27,000 - £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Machine Operator
Bang in line with the market for machine operator
Reference 1153
About the role
Location: Based from Chesterfield – UK-wide travel
Salary: £13.84 per hour during training, increasing to £14.85 per hour after successful completion of training.
Additional pay
- Saturday: Time and a half
- Sunday: Double time
- Night shift premium: +£1.00 per hour
Are you currently working in an industrial, manufacturing or mechanical environment and looking for an opportunity to move into the engineering sector?
We are recruiting for a Machine Operative (Working Away) to join a well-established engineering business. Full training is provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with the right attitude and mechanical aptitude to develop their skills and build a long-term career.
The role
You will travel to customer sites across the UK, operating specialist machinery and equipment and ensuring it is used safely and efficiently.
This is a working-away position, with projects sometimes requiring you to stay away from home for up to 10 days at a time.
There is no fixed shift pattern, so flexibility is essential. You may be required to work days, nights and weekends depending on the project.
The company has good forward planning in place, meaning you will generally know where you are working at least one week in advance.
This is also a largely lone-working position, so you will need to be reliable, confident and comfortable working independently.
Important requirements
You must have:
- A full UK driving licence
- Your own car
- Flexibility to travel and work away from home
- Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience
Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing, mechanical or engineering environment would be beneficial.
Mechanical aptitude is important, but full training will be provided.
Experience with basic machining would be advantageous, and experience within the water industry would also be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on offer?
- £13.84ph during training
- £14.85ph after successful training
- Saturday: Time and a half
- Sunday: Double time
- £1.00ph night shift premium
- Accommodation/digs fully paid
- Meal allowance provided
- Travel expenses paid
- Full training provided
- Company pension
- Permanent position
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Supportive management team
Interested?
If you're looking for the opportunity to transfer your industrial experience into the engineering sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Call us on [phone removed]
Reply to this advert/email
Apply online – search "Machine Operative (Working Away)"
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence, your own car and complete flexibility to work away are essential.
Reference: 1153 · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd
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