Manufacturing Machine Operative

Pertemps Bond; Desborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is hiring a Manufacturing/Machine Operative in Desborough. The role involves operating, setting up, and monitoring production machinery to meet daily targets while following SOPs.

Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, perform light manual handling, and work both independently and within a team. Rotating double days are required, with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing or Machine Operating environment.
• Reliable with rotating double days (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) on a weekly rotation.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform light manual handling.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and monitor production machinery per SOPs.
• Meet daily production targets through feeding and process control.
• Perform visual and physical quality checks on products.
• Follow health & safety rules, wear PPE, keep workspace safe.
• Identify and report machine faults to the Shift Supervisor.
• Complete production logs and shift handover reports.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Manufacturing/Machine Operative in Desborough.

Both rotating or night shifts

Pay Rate:

• Rotating £13.34 per hour
• Nights £14.66 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Operation: Efficiently set up, operate, and monitor industrial production machinery and equipment in accordance with strict operating procedures (SOPs).
• Production Output: Meet daily production targets through effective machine feeding, assembly, and process control.
• Quality Control: Perform regular, detailed visual and physical checks on products to identify and rectify any defects, ensuring all output meets required quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workspace.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and report machine malfunctions, faults, or issues to the Shift Supervisor promptly.
• Documentation: Accurately complete production logs, quality inspection sheets, and shift handover reports.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential Experience & Qualities

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing or Machine Operating/Minding environment is strongly preferred.
• Reliability and commitment to working a rotating double days (06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00) rotating weekly o
• A strong, demonstrable work ethic and excellent punctuality.
• Physical capability for a role that involves standing for long periods and some manual handling tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Recruitment & Compliance:

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

MUST live in UK and local to the area