Production Machine Operator – Night Shift
Are you a hardworking, reliable individual looking to build a career within a fast-paced production environment? Join a supportive manufacturing team and play a key role in keeping machinery, quality, and production output running smoothly. This is a full-time night-shift temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, offering long-term stability and great development opportunities.
The role is 48 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday on night shifts.
£30,456 Per Annum + £1500 night shift allowance
Key Responsibilities
*Set up machinery at the start of each shift
*Carry out essential safety checks and follow all H&S procedures
*Monitor machine performance to maintain optimum running speeds
*Conduct quality checks and ensure all products meet required standards
*Record setup, run time and downtime using internal systems
*Assist other operators during busy periods as needed
*Clean, maintain and recalibrate machinery at the end of each shift
*Operate pallet jacks and other production equipment
*Maintain a tidy and safe working environment, preventing waste build-up
*Report defects, near misses or issues promptly
*Provide production progress updates to the Production Manager
Essential Skills & Attributes
*Strong awareness of health & safety
*Ability to listen, learn and follow written and verbal instructions
*Excellent attention to detail
*Good numeracy skills and ability to calculate measurements
*Physically fit with strong stamina and manual-handling awareness
*Basic computer skills
*Reliable, punctual and hardworking
*Flexible and able to support additional shifts when required
*Positive team player with a proactive attitude
Desirable Experience (Not Essential)
*Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
*Familiarity with machine operation or similar equipment
*Background in roles requiring physical work or quality checks
Why Temp with First Recruitment Services?
Working as a temporary worker through First Recruitment Services offers the chance to experience a variety of roles while enjoying flexible working opportunities and excellent employee benefits, including:
*24/7 access to NHS-approved GP telephone support and prescription services
*Access to the UK’s largest employee discount platform
*Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
*Weekly pay
*Hundreds of gym discounts
*24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment.