Manufacturing Production Operative (Night Shift)

  • Employment Solutions Ltd
  • Blackburn, Lancashire
  • Oct 16, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description



Production Operative - Manufacturing (Night / Early Shift)

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: 29,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00am-9:00am
Contract: Permanent

ES Recruit is recruiting an experienced Production Operative for a well-established manufacturing company supplying specialist chemical products to customers worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing experience to join a successful business offering an attractive salary and excellent employee benefits.

IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST have their own transport and a full UK driving licence due to the 2:00am start time.



Key Responsibilities

  • Operate production machinery and manufacturing equipment.

  • Mix, manufacture, pack and label products.

  • Handle raw materials and monitor production processes.

  • Complete production records and quality checks.

  • Follow health, safety and quality procedures.

  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.



Skills & Experience

  • Previous manufacturing or production experience essential.

  • Chemical manufacturing or batch processing experience advantageous.

  • Forklift truck driving experience desirable - FLT licence not essential.

  • Must have own transport and a full UK driving licence.

  • Good communication skills and attention to detail.

  • Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.



Excellent Employee Benefits

  • 29,000 annual salary

  • 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays

  • Free breakfast for early-shift employees

  • Company pension scheme

  • Potential annual company bonus

  • Life assurance

  • Free on-site parking

  • Staff canteen and recreational facilities

  • Long-service recognition

  • Company events and employee welfare initiatives



Apply Today

If you have previous manufacturing experience, your own transport, and are comfortable working an early morning/night shift, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact Neil or Toni - Employment Solutions / ES Recruit to apply.