Machine Operator/Team Leader - 12 hour shift


Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:	£13 - £16.25
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE5 1TZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

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

This is a 12 hour shift - working on a 4 shifts on 4 shifts off working pattern which is 2 shifts on Days and then 2 shifts on nights

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 with the preference for someone with Team Leader or Supervisor experience than can step up into a future role here

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

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Looking for someone with Team Leader or Supervisor experience

• 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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