Machine Operator

Company: Pertemps Network Group
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Location: Kettering
Job Description:

Machine Operator – Manufacturing

Both rotating (6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm) or night shifts (10pm-6am) available.

Pay Rate:

Rotating £13.34 per hour

Nights £14.66 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.

– Reliability and commitment to working either a rotating shift pattern (06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00) rotating weekly, or a static night shift (22:00 – 06:00).

– 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.

Please note: We are only able to accept applications from candidates that currently live and have the right to work in the UK. Our client is looking for the successful candidate to live local in Northamptonshire.

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Posted: September 26th, 2026