Machine Operator (Nights)

Pertemps Bond; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Tamworth is seeking a motivated Production Operative to support their manufacturing team. This full-time role requires working night shifts, starting at £13.83 per hour and increasing upon successful completion of training. Candidates should be dependable with a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and experience in similar roles. Benefits include a pension scheme, cycle to work, and employee support programs.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance support

Health scheme

Long-service recognition

Performance-related bonus opportunities

Extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Operative for 6-12 months.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and monitor production stages.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Support basic machine upkeep.
• Safely handle materials throughout the production process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

• Temp to perm opportunity with a leading manufacturer
• Great working environment & employee benefits
• Opportunity to earn in excess of £15 per hour once fully trained

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Production Operative to join our manufacturing team on a full-time basis, providing essential support within a specialist electrical & mechanical process plant. Initial training will be completed on day shifts before transferring to a fixed night-shift pattern (18 : 00–06 : 00). This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, structured processes, and achieving daily targets.

Key Responsibilities

The Machine Operator will work as part of a small, supportive team to carry out routine production tasks, follow established procedures, and ensure consistent output quality. Duties include preparing equipment, monitoring production stages, completing documentation accurately, supporting basic machine upkeep, and safely handling materials throughout the process. The role requires maintaining focus in a fast‑paced environment and contributing to efficient workflow and throughput.

Person Profile

We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. You should be dependable, able to follow written and verbal instructions, and comfortable working to targets. Flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude are essential. You will likely have worked in a similar role as a Production Operative for at least 6 – 12 months prior.

Due to the compressed working days, the shifts are lengthy, and as such we do require people who are comfortable and experienced with working night shifts.

Daily responsibilities of the Skilled Operator

• Learning to set machinery in accordance with company requirements
• Use of hand tools to quality check own work
• Accurately following SOPs (needs a level of English for understanding verbal and written instructions)
• Acting as a responsible Operator and supporting colleagues in surrounding production cells
• Safe manual handling of raw metallic materials

Hours of work: 1800-0600 Monday – Thursday, one hour lunch per shift

Rate of pay: £13.83- £13.97 starting rate, increasing immediately upon successful completion of your probationary period

Benefits

Pension scheme, Cycle to Work, employee assistance support, health scheme, long‑service recognition, reward programmes, and performance‑related bonus opportunities. Regular overtime is offered for employees in key roles within the factory (premium payments).

You would also benefit from an extra day of annual leave per each 12 months of service.

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