Night Shift Lead Operator - Production & Team Leader

Prime Appointments Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension

Annual bonus

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking a Lead Operator for an established manufacturing firm in Bury St Edmunds, working permanent night shift (Mon-Thu, 20:00-06:00). This hands-on role requires leading the night crew, ensuring safe and efficient operation of production equipment and timely order processing.

You will monitor processes, carry out checks, and support start-up/shutdown activities while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Proven ability to lead a team on night shift.
• Experience in operating production equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the night shift and coordinate personnel.
• Assist with start-up and shutdown of plant machinery.
• Carry out routine checks, housekeeping and basic maintenance.
• Monitor production processes, perform quality checks and sampling.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and safety.
• Support day-to-day running of production equipment and ensure orders are processed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Production experience

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking a Lead Operator for an established manufacturing firm in Bury St Edmunds, working permanent night shift (Mon-Thu, 20:00-06:00). This hands-on role requires leading the night crew, ensuring safe and efficient operation of production equipment and timely order processing.

You will monitor processes, carry out checks, and support start-up/shutdown activities while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.