Production Operator

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd • Permanent • Rochester, Medway, England, United Kingdom • £28k - £30k / year • 41min ago

Production Operator

Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, likes being hands-on and wants to build a long-term career with a growing business?

We’re supporting a fast-growing manufacturer in the Medway area that is investing heavily in new production equipment, people and its wider operation.

They are now looking for experienced Production Operators to join the team and help run newly introduced automated manufacturing equipment.

This is a permanent opportunity with a business that is continuing to expand, invest and create new opportunities across its production operation.

The Role

You’ll play an important part in keeping production running safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Operating automated production machinery
Preparing equipment for different products and production runs
Supporting machine setup and product changeovers
Monitoring production throughout the shift
Making basic adjustments to maintain quality and output
Identifying straightforward production or machine issues
Carrying out cleaning procedures between production runs
Completing quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
Completing accurate production and batch paperwork
Maintaining good housekeeping and hygiene standards
Following strict health and safety procedures
Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
Supporting the introduction of new machinery and processes

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people with experience in manufacturing, production or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.

You do not necessarily need to have held the title of Machine Operator before.

What matters is that you are comfortable working around production equipment, willing to learn and confident taking responsibility for your area.

We would particularly like to hear from people with experience in:

Manufacturing
Food or beverage production
Pharmaceutical environments
Nutraceutical production
FMCG
Packaging
Automated production
Factory or process environments

Experience with any of the following would be useful:

Operating production machinery
Machine setup
Product or format changeovers
Basic machine adjustments
First-line fault finding
Cleaning machinery between products
Quality checks
Working to production targets
Batch paperwork and traceability
Working within hygiene-controlled environments

The Person

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, practical and genuinely wants to learn.

You’ll be someone who:

Takes pride in producing a high-quality product
Is comfortable working around machinery
Notices when something is not running quite right
Is willing to learn basic machine adjustments and fault finding
Works cleanly, safely and methodically
Can follow detailed processes and instructions
Is comfortable working to production targets
Wants a permanent, stable role
Is looking for somewhere they can develop and stay long term

Why Consider It?

The business is going through a significant period of growth and investment.

New machinery is being introduced, production capacity is increasing and the wider manufacturing operation is continuing to develop.

That means this is a great opportunity to join at an exciting point, learn new processes and equipment, and build a long-term career within a growing production team.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000

If you have production or manufacturing experience and want a role where you can develop your technical skills and take on more responsibility over time, apply today and we’ll be in touch for an initial conversation.

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