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 (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

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