Machine Operative- Night Shift

Pertemps Bond; Desborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent night shift

Immediate starts

Long-term opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Nightshift Manufacturing Operative for our client in Desborough, Northamptonshire. The role runs a fixed night pattern (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM), Monday night to Saturday morning, with an hourly pay of £14.66.

You will help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production on a busy manufacturing line. Responsibilities include operating and monitoring machinery, feeding materials, conducting quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, machine operating, or machine minding environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to work a fixed night shift pattern consistently.
• Strong work ethic with reliability and punctuality.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and perform manual handling duties.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery and equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
• Feed materials into machines and monitor production processes to achieve daily output targets.
• Carry out regular quality inspections to identify and report defects, ensuring products meet required standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment at all times.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and wear the appropriate PPE.
• Report machinery faults, breakdowns, or operational issues to the Shift Supervisor promptly.
• Complete production records, quality documentation, and shift handover information accurately.

Job description

Nightshift Manufacturing Operative

Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire

Shift Pattern: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Monday Night to Saturday Morning

Pay Rate: £14.66 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Nightshift Manufacturing Operative to join our client's production team in Desborough. This is a critical role focused on ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of manufactured products within a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery and equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
• Feed materials into machines and monitor production processes to achieve daily output targets.
• Carry out regular quality inspections to identify and report defects, ensuring products meet required standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment at all times.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and wear the appropriate PPE.
• Report machinery faults, breakdowns, or operational issues to the Shift Supervisor promptly.
• Complete production records, quality documentation, and shift handover information accurately.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, machine operating, or machine minding environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work a fixed night shift pattern consistently.
• Strong work ethic with excellent reliability and punctuality.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and undertake manual handling duties.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Recruitment & Compliance

• All successful candidates will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test during the induction process as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.66 per hour
• Permanent night shift pattern
• Immediate starts available
• Ongoing work with the potential for long-term opportunities
• Supportive team environment