Packaging Machine Operator - 12 hour shift

Thorn Baker Group · Leicester, England

Packaging Machine Operator - 12 hour shift at Thorn Baker Group, based in Leicester, England, paying £13.00 - £16.00 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
£13.00 - £16.00 per hour
Location
Leicester, England
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
12 Aug 2026
Sector
Machine Operator

Bang in line with the market for machine operator

Reference TBMOP

About the role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Packing/Machine Operator to work for a well established manufacturing business based in Leicestershire

This is expected to be a temp to perm position

The Job:

They are looking for an experienced machine operator in the production/manufacturing setting

You will be responsible for maintain the continuous running of our packaging machines 

You will have a number of other tasks and responsibilities to adhere to

Which can include:

  • Facilitate product change overs including the loading of polyethylene reels
  • Responsible for the effective running of the log saw as and when required
  • Interact with the machine to solve minor issues/breakdown leading to the enhanced productivity of the machines
  • Carry out quality checks on productions when required and report any faults to the respective person
  • Carry out small maintenance activities and adjustments
  • Support the colleagues in case of need and overview the end line process when required

There is 1 shift available -

4 on 4 off rotating shift (2 shifts on days 6am till 6pm then 2 shifts on nights 6pm till 6am then 4 days off). during the training period the first few week will be on a day shift)

Salary £13ph during the first few weeks of training then when the training is completed the salary increases to £16.25 ph which includes 25% shift premium

The Person:

  • Previous experience operating automated packaging or production machinery
  • Ability to carry out machine set-ups, changeovers, and basic fault finding
  • Strong understanding of quality standards and in-process checks
  • Commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene standards
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions accuratel
  • Access to own transport due to lack of public transport at certain shift times

Extra Benefits:

The company offers some great employment benefits once you are with them - these include discounted staff shop, life assurance, attendance bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and more (please note some are available after 1 years full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation)

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Reference: TBMOP · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group

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