Production Machine Operator — Double Day Shifts

Pertemps Northampton; Desborough; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton seeks a dedicated Manufacturing Operative to join the production team at the Desborough facility. The role focuses on safe, high-quality output and efficient machine operation.

You will work a rotating double-day shift (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) on a weekly basis, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork. Mandatory drug/alcohol testing applies during induction; must reside in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing or Machine Operating/Minding environment is preferred.
• Reliability and commitment to rotating double days (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) on a weekly rotation.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform light manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery in line with SOPs.
• Meet daily production targets through efficient feeding, assembly and process control.
• Perform visual and physical quality checks on products to ensure standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety rules and wear PPE at all times.
• Identify and report machine faults promptly to the Shift Supervisor.
• Complete production logs and quality inspection sheets for shift handover.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Pertemps Northampton seeks a dedicated Manufacturing Operative to join the production team at the Desborough facility. The role focuses on safe, high-quality output and efficient machine operation.

You will work a rotating double-day shift (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) on a weekly basis, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork. Mandatory drug/alcohol testing applies during induction; must reside in the UK.