Trainee Machine Operator – Night Shift | Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Pay Rate: £13.34 per hour (with potential pay increase upon permanent contract)
Shift: Night Shift (2200-0600)
Job Type: Temporary – with a view to permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading production companies based in Southend-on-Sea. We are looking for a Trainee Machine Operator with a hands-on production or machine background to join a busy, high-volume night shift team. Full role-specific training will be provided, but you must be able to hit the ground running with your existing experience.
Your Duties Will Include:
* Operating and monitoring production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Setting up, loading and unloading machines ready for each production run
* Carrying out basic machine checks and routine maintenance tasks
* Inspecting finished output to ensure it meets quality and specification standards
* Reporting any faults, stoppages or quality issues to your supervisor promptly
* Keeping your work area clean, tidy and compliant with health & safety guidelines
* Supporting the wider production team to hit output targets and deadlines
What We're Looking For: