Join a leading manufacturing team as a Production Operator! Operate and maintain machinery, ensure high-quality production, and contribute to process improvements Production Operator Location: Sandwich Salary: Up to £29,500 per annum DOE (plus shift allowance of £1,200) Benefits: * Competitive salary * Permanent role, full-time hours * Training and development opportunities * Benefit packages * Supportive team environment About the Role and Client: Our client, a respected manufacturing company, is seeking a Hybrid Production Operator to work with heavy machinery and computer-controlled equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This multi-skilled role involves machine setup, operation, maintenance, and quality checks. Shift Pattern: * 4 on / 4 off, rotating between days and nights * Day shift: 06:00 – 18:00 * Night shift: 18:00 – 06:00 Responsibilities: * Set up production equipment and supplies for job orders. * Operate machinery safely and effectively. * Inspect and maintain equipment with engineering support. * Perform visual quality checks and record machine data. * Carry out strip and clean on compounding lines. * Operate forklifts and industrial vehicles for material transfer. * Conduct quality testing on manufactured compounds and document results. * Identify non-conforming material and communi...