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 communicate findings to relevant teams.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
* Recommend process improvements and report unsafe operations.
Candidate Requirements:
* Product knowledge and industry experience.
* Effective communication and motivational skills.
* Results-oriented and self-motivated.
* Strong relationship-building and flexibility.
* Working knowledge of Excel.
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