Production Operative

Newstaff Employment Services Milton Keynes are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer of plastic caps and closures for the packaging industry.

Our client employs over 200 people across three modern well-equipped factories operating multiple shifts and supplying major blue-chip customers using high-speed automated production techniques.

We are currently looking for Line Operatives to join the night shift team.

• Tuesday to Friday
• 8:00pm 8:00am
• 12-hour shifts

• Training (34 weeks on day shift): Tuesday to Friday 8:00am 8:00pm 12.95 per hour
• Night Shift: Tuesday to Friday 8:00pm 8:00am 15.80 per hour (12.95 per hour plus a 22% shift premium)

Following successful completion of training you will move onto the permanent night shift.

• Erecting cardboard cartons and attaching labels
• Carrying out quality inspections on finished products
• Stacking pallets with completed boxes
• Making up new boxes
• Moving cartons and bulk bins to and from production machines
• Completing production paperwork accurately
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the production area
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience in a similar role is preferred
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties
• Comfortable standing for 12-hour shifts
• Good English reading and writing skills
• Good numerical skills
• Reliable hardworking and able to work as part of a team

• Free onsite parking
• Staff canteen with free tea and coffee
• Weekly pay for the first 12 weeks
• Online payslips
• Holiday pay accrued

Please send your up-to-date CV including your current contact number to:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of submitting your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.