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Job Title: Technical Operative
Location: Leicester Pay rate/Salary: £14 - £17 P/H (DOE)
Shift: 4 on - 4 off - 6pm -6am
Type: Temp - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Client
Our client designs and manufactures innovative dispensing systems, closures, and packaging solutions used by leading global brands across the personal care, food & beverage, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
They are part of an international group recognised for engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
As part of their ongoing growth, They're looking for technically minded Production Operative to join their Leicester manufacturing site, working within our 4 on / 4 off night shift team.
The Role
You'll play a key part in ensuring packaging components are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll operate and monitor moulding and assembly machinery, carry out quality checks, and provide first-line technical support for simple faults or system errors during production.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production and assembly equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Carry out regular product and process quality checks. - Diagnose and resolve minor mechanical, electrical, or system issues on the line. - Escalate more complex faults to the on-site engineering team when needed. - Support line changeovers, setups, and basic maintenance tasks. - Maintain accurate production and downtime records. - Uphold high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement.
About You
We're looking for a practical, technically minded individual with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (plastics, packaging, or FMCG preferred).
- Some technical, mechanical or electrical knowledge - able to safely identify and resolve simple faults. - Comfortable working a 12-hour night shift pattern (4 on / 4 off). - A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes. - Reliable, safety-conscious, and a strong team player.
Desirable:
- Experience operating injection moulding or automated assembly machinery.
- Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems
- Relevant vocational qualifications (e.g. mechanical, electrical, or maintenance engineering).
- Forklift licence (not essential).
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate + night shift allowance. - 4 on / 4 off pattern - enjoy extended breaks between shifts.
- Full technical and operational training provided.
- Opportunities for progression into technical or engineering roles
- Pension scheme and company benefits.
- A clean, safe, and modern manufacturing environment.
How to Apply If you're a hands-on, technically minded individual who enjoys solving problems and working in a fast- paced production setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply to this Technical Operative role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Industrial team on (phone number removed). If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. About Regional Recruitment Services - A Recruitment Agency in the Midlands This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed)).
