Machine Operator | Night Shift

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Clapham Hill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Found Food & Drink is recruiting a Machine Operator for a growing manufacturing business in Rochester, with a planned move to Aylesford. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their way around a production environment and can work confidently with less supervision overnight.

The night shift runs Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 6am, with a one-hour unpaid break and 44 paid hours per week. A permanent position with opportunities as the operation grows.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Food, drink, confectionery or similar manufacturing experience would be particularly useful.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to take responsibility for your work.
• Good attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality and safety.
• Someone comfortable working permanent nights and looking for a long-term role.
• Previous night shift experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery, following operating procedures.
• Carry out production checks and identify issues affecting quality or output.
• Respond to routine machine problems within your training and escape faults when needed.
• Complete production records accurately and maintain product traceability.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, following hygiene and safety requirements.
• Work with colleagues to keep the shift organised and production on track.

Skills

Machinery operation

Production environment experience

Night shift experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Machine Operator | Night Shift

Rochester, Kent

£33,000 to £34,500 per year

Permanent

Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 6am

Confident running production machinery and looking for a permanent night shift?

Found Food & Drink is recruiting a Machine Operator for a growing manufacturing business in Rochester, with a planned move to Aylesford. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who knows their way around a production environment and can work confidently with less supervision overnight.

The role

• Operate and monitor production machinery, following operating procedures.
• Carry out production checks and identify issues affecting quality or output.
• Respond to routine machine problems within your training and escape faults when needed.
• Complete production records accurately and maintain product traceability.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, following hygiene and safety requirements.
• Work with colleagues to keep the shift organised and production on track.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience operating machinery in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Food, drink, confectionery or similar manufacturing experience would be particularly useful.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to take responsibility for your work.
• Good attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality and safety.
• Someone comfortable working permanent nights and looking for a long-term role.
• Previous night shift experience would be an advantage.

What's on offer

• £33,000 to £34,500 per year, depending on experience.
• Permanent employment with a growing business.
• Monday to Thursday nights, 6pm to 6am, finishing Friday morning.
• One-hour unpaid break per shift, giving 44 paid hours per week.
• Potential to develop as the operation grows.

You’ll need to be able to travel reliably to Rochester and the planned Aylesford location.