via indeed · 12 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Skilled Production Operative - Nights

Lesters Group
Burntwood Full-time
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At Lesters we’re a family\-owned business with forty years of heritage. We’re friendly, responsive, and have grown by being a true business partner to our clients. We have big ambitions. We’ve invested heavily in facilities, technology and people to create improved capability, capacity and efficiency. We’re on an exciting journey to shake up the industry and we want to take you with us.

JOB SUMMARY

The Role: Production Operative

Lesters, the large packaging specialists, manufacture corrugated cardboard into boxes and cartons, die\-cutting, slotting, glueing and stitching using automated inline processes. We are looking for a Production Operative to join our night crew to facilitate further growth.

Key Duties

  • Set machinery, feed and run materials and stack pallets

  • Monitor jobs to maintain high\-quality standards

  • Work efficiently to achieve budgeted targets of production uptime

  • Operate the SFDU

  • Resolve or report basic running issues quickly and proactively.

  • Communicate any issues or improvements to your Team Leader so we can continuously improve efficiency and quality.

  • Safely undertake manual handling of materials and equipment, storing stereos and tools in the correct location

  • Proactively and appropriately and dispose of waste materials to maintain excellent levels of housekeeping

  • Complete basic preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules i.e. cleaning, greasing,

  • Any other duties that are within your capabilities.
Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have sufficient experience of working within a production environment operating and setting. Previous experience of working within the cardboard industry is desirable.

They will also:

  • Be a team player

  • Be willing and motivated to continuously strive to improve.

  • Have a good work ethic

  • Be a punctual and reliable individual, who is flexible, willing to learn and continuously improve.
What is on offer?
  • Industry leading wage rates based on experience plus plus shift allowance per night worked and quarterly bonus scheme. Annual earning potential of £40,000 per year including nightshift allowance depending on experience,

  • Working hours will be Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 6am

  • Workplace pension scheme.

  • Holidays: 28 days per year (pro rata) including bank holidays with access to the latest app\-based HR Portal making booking time off simple and accessible.

  • Benefits to include medical cash plans, 24/7 employee assistance programme, death in service scheme

  • Quality, branded uniform provided, so staff look and feel part of the team.

  • Clear and open management structure, good staff facilities, ongoing investment in people and plant.

  • Training and development open to all.

  • Location: Mount Road Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 0AJ.
Applications

If you’re always thinking “What’s next?” rather than “That’s it.” and if you want to become an integral part of a forward\-thinking ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV or complete our application form, which is available to download, to our HR Manager by clicking ‘to apply’

We’re Lesters, the large packaging specialists, and we deliver more.

Job Type: Full\-time

Work Location: In person

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