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 UKs leading brands, including Marks & Spencer, Pizza Hut, Nandos, McDonalds 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 high...