Nights Machine Operative

Pertemps Northampton; Desborough; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Nightshift Manufacturing Operative for a client facility in Desborough. The role focuses on safe, efficient machine operation and maintaining high-quality output on a night shift.

Induction includes drug/alcohol testing and adherence to PPE and safety rules. We require proven manufacturing or machine operating experience, reliability on a fixed night pattern (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Mon night to Sat morning), and the ability to work both independently and as part of

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing or Machine Operating environment required.
• Night shift experience and reliability essential.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform some manual handling.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing during induction.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery according to SOPs.
• Meet daily production targets through feeding and process control.
• Perform visual and physical quality checks on products to ensure standards.
• Strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations and PPE.
• Report machine faults or issues to Shift Supervisor promptly.
• Complete production logs and shift handover reports accurately.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Nightshift Manufacturing Operative

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Nightshift Manufacturing Operative to join our production team at our clients facility in Desborough. This is a critical role, ensuring the consistent, safe, and high-quality output of our manufactured products.

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

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing or Machine Operating/Minding environment is strongly preferred.
• Reliability and commitment to working a fixed night shift pattern (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Monday Night to Saturday Morning).
• 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.

Pay Rate

Nightshift £14.66 per hour

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.