Night Shift Production / Machine Operator

Tribepost; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribepost in Musselburgh is seeking a Production / Machine Operator on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves setting up and running semi-automated machines, feeding materials, and ensuring safe, efficient production with shift patterns from 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm.

You will inspect parts, adjust machine settings, maintain logs, and use a forklift to move materials. A strong focus on health and safety is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machine operator.
• Knowledge of high-speed machinery and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations and protective gear usage.

Responsibilities

• Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning) to start a production cycle
• Controlling and adjusting machine settings (speed)
• Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
• Testing operation of machines periodically
• Fixing issues during the shift
• Checking output for machine-related defects
• Maintaining activity logs
• Using forklift to move materials and products
• Cleaning production areas to a high standard

Skills

Machine operation

Measurement tools

Production procedures

Health & safety

Analytical skills

Teamwork & communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (plus)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

£28000 - £30000 Per Annum £28K – £30K per annum, inclusive of shift allowance!

AgencyName:

Tribepost

Contact:

TribePost Ltd

Email:

[e-mail]

Production / Machine Operator

Location: Musselburgh, EH21 6SY
Salary: £28K – £30K per annum, inclusive of shift allowance!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Shift Patterns Available: 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm

We provide flexible food packaging for the big players – Marks and Spencer’s, Pizza Hut, Nando’s, McDonalds and more!

We are growing year on year, continuing to invest in our staff and grow as an organisation. Due to expansion, we are now recruiting for additional Production Operators to join us on a full time, permanent basis.

About the Machine Operator role:

This is a key role where you will set up machines to start a production cycle, control and adjust the machine settings and feed raw material or parts into semi-automated machines.

Your goal is to ensure that production procedures are carried out smoothly to maximise efficiency and profits whilst maintaining a safe operating environment at all times.

In addition to this you will be responsible for:

• Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Controlling and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
• Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
• Testing operation of machines periodically
• Fixing issues that might occur during the shift
• Checking output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keeping records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintaining activity logs
• Using forklift to move raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods.
• Cleaning of production area’s to a high standard.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Proven experience as a machine operator.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
• Analytical skills
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus