Finishing Plant Operator — 4 on/4 off, 12-hour shifts

Adecco Portugal; Hessle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Production Operative to join a specialist process manufacturing operation, working with rotary kilns, coolers, blending and packaging machinery in a 24/7 environment.

The role involves operating and monitoring plant equipment, following batch specifications, taking samples, recording data, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off (two days, two nights, four off), with weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial production environments.
• Experience operating production machinery or monitoring processes.
• Forklift truck experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in manufacturing.
• Ability to follow procedures and batch specs.
• Strong attention to detail and process conditions.
• Ability to record production data accurately.
• Willing to work a 24/7 rotating shift pattern.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotary kilns, coolers and finishing plant equipment.
• Feed materials into production equipment per batch specs.
• Operate blending and mixing equipment and ensure correct batches.
• Take samples and work with Quality Control.
• Monitor temperatures, conditions and process parameters.
• Record production information and batch details.
• Inspect plant and equipment regularly.
• Report faults or anomalies or production issues.
• Monitor silo levels and ensure material availability.
• Inspect screening equipment.
• Prepare packaging materials and label products.
• Operate forklift trucks as required.
• Support safe product discharge and movement in the area.
• Monitor dust extraction and LEV systems.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and Quality.
• Support continuous improvement in Safety, Quality and Productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production machinery experience

Forklift truck

Health & Safety knowledge

Follow procedures & batch specs

Attention to detail

Documentation

Physical, hands-on work

24/7 shift suitability

Team player

Tools

Rotary kilns

Coolers

Blending equipment

Screening equipment

Conveyors

Packaging machinery

Forklift trucks

Job description

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Production Operative to join a specialist process manufacturing operation, working with rotary kilns, coolers, blending and packaging machinery in a 24/7 environment.

The role involves operating and monitoring plant equipment, following batch specifications, taking samples, recording data, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off (two days, two nights, four off), with weekends and bank holidays as part of the rota.