Manufacturing Operator

Prime Appointments; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves operating equipment, assisting with production processes, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a positive attitude and be willing to learn. The job offers rotating weekend shifts, a competitive salary starting at £30,000+, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Opportunities for training and progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing and distillation equipment in line with safety procedures.
• Assisting with start-up and shutdown of plant machinery.
• Carrying out routine checks and basic maintenance.
• Loading/unloading materials and supporting order fulfilment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in physically demanding role

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Operator
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hours: Full-time weekends (Shift-based)
Pay: £30,000+
Contract: Permanent position with wide range of benefits

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator to join one of the town's most well-established firms. This is a hands‑on 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 rotating weekend shift (Friday‑Sunday). One week you will work 06:00‑18:00 and the next will be 18:00‑06:15.

There is an excellent shift premium which further boosts your salary.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Loading/unloading materials and supporting order fulfilment
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and safety
• Operating forklift trucks (training provided if required)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment is desirable but not essential
• Good attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Willingness to learn and follow proceduresAbility to work well as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role

We are offering an excellent benefits package alongside this role which includes enhanced pension, private healthcare, annual bonus and more.

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

If this role sounds of interest and you would like more information, please get in touch. Check out the Prime Appointments website for our contact details.