Manufacturing Machine Operator: Lean & Efficiency

Adecco Portugal; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a permanent, full-time Machine Operator to join their production team in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on setting up, operating and maintaining machines, with duties including housekeeping and reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

You will work a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £32,000 per annum. An NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous, as is knowledge of Lean and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to meet tight production deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SMED techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines in the production department.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure HSE best practices are followed.
• Produce quality outputs in a timely manner and report to the Shift Supervisor.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and waste reduction.
• Assist with packing, checking and fulfilment when required.

Skills

Health and safety practices

Manufacturing experience

Communication and teamwork

Process improvement opportunities

SMED/Lean knowledge

Operating equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a permanent, full-time Machine Operator to join their production team in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on setting up, operating and maintaining machines, with duties including housekeeping and reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

You will work a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £32,000 per annum. An NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous, as is knowledge of Lean and