Night Shift Line Operative

CV-LibraryFlitwick, Central BedfordshiretemporaryPosted: 31 August 2026
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Night Shift Line Operative

Shift: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00pm – 8:00am
Hours: 12-hour night shifts
Job Type: Full-time

We are currently recruiting for a Night Shift Line Operative to join a busy manufacturing facility in flitwick, producing plastic packaging lids for a range of well-known customers.

This is a clean, modern and well-organised working environment, and previous experience within a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment would be highly desirable. Candidates with previous production line experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a Line Operative, you will support the production team to ensure the manufacturing lines operate safely and efficiently throughout the night shift.

Your duties will include:

* Assisting with general production line operations

* Ensuring blenders and silos are kept filled with the required materials

* Correctly issuing raw materials required for production lines

* Checking and preparing bulk bins and pallets

* Making up cartons and boxes for packing finished goods

* Ensuring finished goods are correctly packed and labelled

* Scanning and booking finished packs into stock

* Using scanning software to maintain accurate stock traceability

* Cleaning down machines and material-handling equipment prior to changeovers

* Carrying out colour changes when required

* Promptly reporting and dealing with minor machine or assembly equipment faults

* Carrying out machine cleaning and basic maintenance

* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness across the factory and production areas

* Following all health, safety and quality procedures

* Supporting other areas of the production operation when required

* Completing any other reasonable duties associated with the role

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment

* Previous line/production experience is highly desirable

* A good eye for detail and a strong focus on quality

* The ability to follow processes and instructions accurately

* A reliable and hardworking attitude

* Good communication and teamwork skills

* The ability to work independently during night shifts

* A good understanding of health and safety within a working environment

* Experience using scanners or stock systems would be advantageous

* A willingness to work 12-hour night shifts

Shift Pattern

Tuesday – Friday
8:00pm – 8:00am

This is a 4-night working week, giving you three days off each week

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