Rotating 2026

Pertemps Bond; Desborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Manufacturing/Machine Operative in Desborough to operate and monitor production machinery, set up processes, and ensure output aligns with SOPs and daily targets.

The role features rotating double days (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00), strict health and safety compliance, and the need to complete production logs and handover reports; UK resident preferred for locality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or machine operating environment.
• Willingness to work rotating double days (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00).
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform manual handling tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: set up, operate and monitor production machinery according to SOPs.
• Production Output: meet daily targets through feeding, assembly and process control.
• Quality Control: perform visual and physical inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance: follow Health & Safety rules, wear PPE, maintain clean workspace.
• Troubleshooting: report malfunctions promptly to Shift Supervisor.
• Documentation: complete production logs and handover reports.

Skills

Machine operation

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Manual handling

Education

Job description

Manufacturing/Machine Operative in Desborough.

Rotating Shift (06:00am-14:00pm and 14:00pm-22:00pm)

Pay Rate:

Rotating £13.34 per hour

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:

Essential Experience & Qualities

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing or Machine Operating/Minding environment is strongly preferred.
• Reliability and commitment to working a rotating double days (06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00) rotating weekly
• 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.

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