Production Machine Operator

Production Machine Operator – Night Shift

Job

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.

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