Job Description:
Production Operative (Permanent Nights)
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Salary: £32,000 - £39,000 per annum (including shift allowance)
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business on a permanent night shift. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing company that offers a supportive working environment, competitive benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Working Pattern
- Sunday: 11:00pm - 7:00am
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am
- 39 hours per week
- Permanent Night Shift
The Role
As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, operating production equipment, monitoring product quality, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you will help maintain production output while contributing to a clean, organised, and productive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery and equipment in accordance with company procedures.
- Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Carry out routine checks and basic adjustments to equipment where required.
- Complete production records and documentation accurately.
- Identify and report any quality, safety, or equipment issues.
- Ensure products are manufactured to the required specifications.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area.
- Work closely with colleagues to achieve production targets and deadlines.
- Follow all health, safety, and company procedures.
- Support continuous improvement activities within the production department.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, or factory environment.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- A flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work permanent night shifts.
Benefits Package
- Company bonus scheme, including Christmas and summer performance bonuses.
- Enhanced pension contribution of up to 12%.
- Life assurance cover (8x annual salary).
- Private family healthcare.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (hourly accrual system for flexibility).
- Employee Assistance Programme with retail discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Modern, clean manufacturing environment.
- Free onsite parking.
This role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Assembly Operative, Machine Operative, Warehouse Operative, or General Operative looking for a permanent night shift opportunity within a successful manufacturing business.