Machine Operative

Machine Operative – Nights

Location: Ascott-under-Wychwood
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Milling
Salary: £29,210 rising to £31,547 after probation (£14.04 plus £1.69 holiday – during probation)
Shift: Nights (Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, 22:00–06:30)
(Initial training on days required)

We're looking for Machine Operatives to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supporting packing and production operations within a busy milling site.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role where you'll be responsible for running machinery, maintaining product quality, and keeping production moving efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor packing machinery and control panels
• Pack and prepare products for distribution
• Carry out quality checks and ensure product standards are met
• Move materials across site, including manual handling
• Troubleshoot minor faults and maintain smooth production
• Operate FLT

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling (up to 25kg)
• Able to work on your feet for full shifts
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Proactive mindset with good problem-solving ability
• Able to work nights and independently when required

• Good understanding of health & safety practices
• FLT experience or willingness to train

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with progression after probation
• Full training provided, including potential FLT training
• Opportunity to develop within a growing business
• Stable, long-term work in a busy production environment

I am looking to speak to machine operatives who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O'Reilly or email your CV to Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

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