Night Shift Lead Operator - Manufacturing

Prime-Appointments; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension

Annual bonus

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Prime-Appointments is recruiting a Lead Operator for a manufacturing firm in Bury St Edmund's for a permanent night shift (20:00–06:00). The role oversees the night shift, supports production equipment, processes orders, and helps maintain a safe, efficient environment.

Duties include operating distillation equipment, start-up and shutdown of plant machinery, routine checks, and supervising the night shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

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
• Oversee the personnel on the night shift
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and safety

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Prime-Appointments is recruiting a Lead Operator for a manufacturing firm in Bury St Edmund's for a permanent night shift (20:00–06:00). The role oversees the night shift, supports production equipment, processes orders, and helps maintain a safe, efficient environment.

Duties include operating distillation equipment, start-up and shutdown of plant machinery, routine checks, and supervising the night shift.