Production Operative
Macphie Ltd
Production Operative
Newstaff Employment Services· Industrial
About this role
Line Operative – Nights
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.
Shift Pattern
- Tuesday to Friday
- 8:00pm – 8:00am
- 12-hour shifts
Pay Rates
- Training (3–4 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Staff canteen with free tea and coffee
- Weekly pay for the first 12 weeks
- Online payslips
- Holiday pay accrued
How to Apply
Please send your up-to-date CV, including your current contact number, to: 01908 087154
nikki.radford@newstaffemployment.co.uk
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.
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This Production Operative role at Newstaff Employment Services is based in Flitwick, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Production Operative role at Newstaff Employment Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Production Operative role in the Industrial department at Newstaff Employment Services.
Which team or department does the Production Operative at Newstaff Employment Services belong to?
This Production Operative position is part of the Industrial department at Newstaff Employment Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Production Operative position at Newstaff Employment Services was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Production Operative
Newstaff Employment Services
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