Machine Operative

Pertemps · Islip, Northamptonshire

Machine Operative at Pertemps, based in Islip, Northamptonshire, paying £13.34 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.34 per hour
Location
Islip, Northamptonshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Sector
Quality Control

37% below the typical rate for quality control

Reference 065104819

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Manufacturing Operative to join our production team at our clients facility in Desborough. This is a critical role, ensuring the consistent, safe, and high-quality output of our manufactured products.

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.

Pay Rate:
Double Day £13.34 per hour

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 Apply today!

Reference: 065104819 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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