Full job description

Title: Production Operative

Hours: Weekly rotating pattern

6am - 2pm (Monday to Thursday) and 6am - 11am (Friday)

2pm - 10pm (Monday to Thursday) and 11am - 4pm (Friday)

There is also an outstanding position for someone to work on a Night shift basis only 10pm - 6am (Monday to Thursday) and 5pm - 10pm (Friday) for which an uplift would be payable

These are temp-to-perm opportunities dependant upon individual performance and continued strength of the customer order book.

Job Type: Contract

Pay:

£13.00 per hour (rising based on performance to over £14.00 per hour)

Our client is looking to recruit a number of Production/Machine Operators into their manufacturing team near Lymington due to an increase in orders and work volumes.

Primary Purpose of the Role

Manufacture materials in line with customer specifications
Operate and monitor machinery and ancillary equipment
Ensure timely and efficient completion of production tasks
Accurately record production data and material usage
Contribute to ongoing company-wide and local continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Operate machinery and associated equipment according to defined procedures
Maintain machine run rates to maximise efficiencies
Monitor and verify product quality throughout the production process
Ensure final product meets all required quality specifications
Perform machine cleanouts and maintenance of equipment and ancillary systems
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
Record daily production activities and relevant process data accurately
Report on production metrics including output, downtime, changeovers, and other key data

Person Specification

Proficient in English (reading, writing, and basic numeracy)
Able to interpret detailed work instructions, batch cards, and quality documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Willingness and ability to be trained on extrusion and ancillary equipment
Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities