Full time

Manufacturing Machine Operative

Pertemps Northampton

Desborough, North Northamptonshire, NN14 2NP

£13.34 per hour

Posted: 26 August 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 25 September 2026

Ref: 60750956

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About the Role

Manufacturing Machine Operative based in Desborough, offered on a full-time, permanent basis through Pertemps Northampton. The hourly rate stands at £13.34 for rotating shifts, with £14.66 available for night work. Your primary duties involve setting up and monitoring industrial equipment to strict standard operating procedures, feeding machinery, and controlling processes to hit daily output targets. Regular visual and physical checks are essential to spot and correct any product defects, maintaining quality throughout. Strict adherence to Health & Safety rules, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment, is required. You will also keep your workspace clean and organised. Prior experience in a similar production role is beneficial.

Manufacturing/Machine Operative in Desborough.
Both rotating or night shifts
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 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 o
- 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