Salary
≈ $43k – $77k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Shannon)
Seniority
Senior · 7+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 30, 2026. Cpl scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
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Cpl is an Irish recruitment and workforce solutions company headquartered in Dublin, providing permanent, temporary, contract and executive recruitment, managed services such as RPO, and project and consulting solutions. Founded in Dublin in 1989 and owned by Brexa since 2024, it makes about 8,000 placements a year for more than 5,000 organisations across Ireland and the UK, and its group includes specialist brands such as Allen Lane and Kenny Whelan. Its job board carries vacancies for client employers, from accountants, customer service agents and AML specialists to engineers, software developers, production managers and drivers, mainly in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork.
Machine Operative
Flexsource are currently recruiting an experienced Machine Operative on behalf of our client in the Shannon Aera. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturing company offering long-term career opportunities in a modern, fast-paced engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC, NC, and conventional machinery.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Perform machine programming, editing, and troubleshooting.
- Inspect finished components to ensure quality standards are met.
- Carry out routine machine maintenance and maintain a safe, clean work area.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Work collaboratively across departments as required.
What We're Looking For
- Certificate or Diploma in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- 7-10 years' experience in a machine-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Essential: Proven experience operating and programming CNC machines.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A flexible approach with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Candidates must be available to work both day and evening shifts as required.
What's on Offer
- Hourly rate starting from €17.89 per hour.
- Full-time, permanent opportunity.
- Modern manufacturing environment with advanced equipment.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for progression.
If you're an experienced Machine Operative looking for your next opportunity in a growing manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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