Night Shift Production / Machine Operator

Night Shift Production / Machine Operator

Location: Musselburgh, EH21 6SY
Salary: £14.20 £15.60 per hour during training/day shift, increasing to £15.62 £17.16 per hour inclusive of night shift allowance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Permanent night shift hours: 10:00pm 6:00am, Initial training period of approximately 4 weeks (or until fully trained): 9:00am 5:00pm

At Quantum Packaging, we are growing and we want you to be part of it.

We manufacture flexible food packaging for some of the UK s leading brands, including Marks & Spencer, Pizza Hut, Nando s, McDonald s and many more.

As our business continues to expand year on year, we are investing in our people and operations. Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting additional Production / Machine Operators to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

About the Production / Machine Operator Role

This is a key role within our production team where you will be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring machinery to ensure production runs efficiently, safely and to a high standard of quality.

You will work independently on the night shift, ensuring customer orders are produced and dispatched on time while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

As our Night Shift Production / Machine Operator you will be responsible for:

• Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle
• Operating Ashe Slitters, Berhalter Die Cutting machines and other equipment
• Meeting production targets and dispatch deadlines
• Monitoring and adjusting machine settings
• Inspecting products using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshooting machinery issues during production
• Maintaining production records and activity logs
• Operating forklifts to move materials and finished goods
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping
• Following all health and safety procedures

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous proven experience as a Machine Operator or similar role
• Knowledge of high-speed machinery and measurement tools
• Experience operating slitting machines or similar equipment is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and a proactive attitude
• Commitment to health and safety procedures
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential

Apply Today

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to succeed in this role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

No agencies please.