Machine Operative - 4 in 7 Night Shift

Posted on 21/01/2026

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£15.50 per hour

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Machine Operative - 4 in 7 Night Shift

About The Role
About the Role:

Shift Start Time: 17:45

Shift End Time: 06:15

Shift Pattern: 4 nights in 7 (Sunday - Wednesday OR Tuesday - Friday)

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Pay Per Hour: £15.50

Progression Opportunities as a Machine Operative:

As a Machine Operative, you will have the chance to step up into roles like Technical Operator, Operations Trainer, or even join our engineering team. With hands-on training, structured courses, and apprenticeships, you can gain the skills and experience to grow quickly.

Life as an AMFRESH Machine Operative:
You will operate our machines in production and ensure machinery is kept clean and safe during and at the end of your shift.

You will drive production lines to fulfil daily customer orders in the most cost-effective way.

You will be trained on more than one machine as you develop your career.

You will help train new starters.

You will complete changeovers such as label verifications on your line.

You will identify ways of how to set the machine to run smarter.

You will understand the machine and speed targets to meet or exceed customer orders in a timely manner and communicate this with your line.

You will liaise with your Line Leader and provide updates of hourly performance.

You will report any downtime and escalate any issues to the wider team.

You will follow correct procedures and ensure others do as well.
Why AMFRESH:

At AMFRESH, our people come first—always. Your health, wellbeing, and development are not extras; they are built into everything we do. Whether you want to progress your career, have a work–life balance, or plan for your future, AMFRESH supports you every step of the way.

How AMFRESH supports you—at work and beyond:

Apprenticeships & World Class Manager Course.

Free ESOL Courses (English for Speakers of Other Languages).

First Aid & Fire Marshall Training.

On-site MHE training.

On-site Occupational Health Team.

Medical and retail savings for you and the family.

Work-life balance.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Multi-faith rooms.

Your Voice Committee

Competitions, prizes, and fundraising events.

Employee Awards and Recognition schemes.

Long-term service awards.
About You
- Experience with machinery in a production environment (preferred but not essential).
- Experience in technical roles such as mechanical or engineering.
- Able to work in a target driven environment.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Numerical skills and attention to detail.
About Us
AMK operates from a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, opened in 2019. From this site, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for TESCO, to be enjoyed by millions of people across the UK.

Our product range includes citrus, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables - if you’ve bought any of these at TESCO, they’ve likely come through our factory. We’re proud to have been a trusted TESCO partner since 2014.

Employing over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area’s largest and most diverse employers. As a growing business, we offer ongoing training, development and progression opportunities, with weekly paid operational roles at the heart of what we do.

Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Peterborough city centre and easily accessible by bus or car, AMK is a place where your work matters, and your career can grow.