Lead Operator

Prime Appointments; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension

Private Healthcare

Annual bonus

Salary sacrifice schemes on holiday, 2

Cycle to work

Job summary

Prime Appointments is looking for a Lead Operator to manage the night shift at a manufacturing site in Bury St Edmunds. This is a hands-on role supervising production equipment, processing orders, and ensuring a safe, efficient environment during permanent night shifts.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 20:00-06:00 with a strong shift premium. The company supports progression, training, PPE provision, and a modern working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a night-shift production team.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Proven ability to work in a team and maintain safety standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and distillation equipment.
• Start-up and shutdown plant machinery.
• Carry out routine checks and maintenance.
• Monitor processes, perform quality sampling.
• Oversee night shift personnel.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Production environment experience

Job description

We have a new and exciting position for a Lead Operator for a manufacturing firm in Bury St Edmund's working permanent night shift. We are currently recruiting for a Shift Lead to oversee the night shift for one of the town's most well-established firms. This is a hands‑on shift lead role where you will support the day-to-day running of production equipment, assist with processing orders, and help maintain a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Hours are permanent nights, Monday-Thursday, 20:00-06:00. There is an excellent shift premium which further boosts your salary.

Duties

• Operating manufacturing and distillation equipment in line with safety procedures
• Assisting with start-up and shutdown of plant machinery
• Carrying out routine checks, housekeeping, and basic maintenance
• Monitoring production processes and completing quality checks and sampling
• Oversee the personnel on the night shift
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and safety

Skills required

• Previous experience in a production environment is desirable but not essential
• Good attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Benefits

• Enhanced Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice schemes on holiday, cycle to work etc

The company offers a clean, modern working environment with full PPE provided and opportunities for training and progression.

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