Manufacturing Lead Operator (Nights)

Manufacturing Lead Operator (Nights)
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Salary £32,000 - £39,000 per annum (including shift allowance)
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently working in partnership with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Lead Operator to join their night shift production team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional with strong machine setting, fault finding, and maintenance experience to step into a key role within a high-performing production environment. The successful candidate will also provide support in a supervisory capacity when required, assisting with shift leadership duties.

Working Pattern

Sunday: 11:00pm - 7:00am
Monday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am
39 hours per week - Permanent night shiftThe Role

As Lead Operator, you will be responsible for setting, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a range of specialist manufacturing equipment used in a precision engineering environment. You will play a vital role in ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

In addition, you will support continuous improvement activities and assist with first-line leadership responsibilities during shift leader absence.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and optimise specialist production machinery
Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on equipment
Perform first-line maintenance and support tooling requirements
Monitor and control processes to maximise output and minimise scrap
Use precision measuring equipment within a manufacturing environment
Support workflow coordination in liaison with production planning
Assist with shift handovers and supervisory duties when required
Drive continuous improvement and maintain quality standardsCandidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong machine setting, operating, and fault-finding skills
Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Flexibility to support business needs and production demandsBenefits Package

Company bonus scheme (including Christmas and summer performance bonus)
Enhanced pension contribution of up to 12%
Life assurance cover (8x annual salary)
Private family healthcare
25 days holiday (hourly accrual system for flexibility)
Employee assistance programme with retail discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Modern, clean manufacturing environment with free onsite parking
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed