Manufacturing Operator

Brazen Search; Tingley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Rotating shifts

No weekend work

Job summary

Brazen Search is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our established manufacturing team. You will follow SOPs, carry out quality checks, handle materials safely and contribute to meeting daily production targets while minimising waste.

The role features rotating days and afternoons (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm), Monday–Friday, full training on equipment, and a competitive annual salary of £29,286 (£14.08 per hour).

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and understanding basic English.
• Good basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong attention to detail when carrying out quality checks.
• Good awareness of health and safety in production.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Willing to learn new processes and training.

Responsibilities

• Follow all health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Operate machinery safely with guards and safety features in place.
• Only handle chemicals and equipment you are trained to use.
• Follow SOPs at all times and complete production paperwork.
• Identify and label all materials and finished products accurately.
• Record KP/KM quality checks and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and help minimise waste.
• Assist with training of new production staff when required.
• Carry out other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Basic maths

Follow SOPs

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Manufacturing Operator – KP/KM

Salary: £29,286 per annum (£14.08 per hour)

Shift Pattern: Rotating Days and Afternoons – Monday to Friday

Hours: Week 1: 6am–2pm | Week 2: 2pm–10pm

Excellent Opportunity – Manufacturing Operator

We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Operators to join an established manufacturing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is reliable, hardworking and has a good understanding of health and safety within a production environment.

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day production process, following set procedures, carrying out quality checks and ensuring products are manufactured safely and to the required standards.

Full training will be provided on relevant equipment and processes.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company health and safety procedures and departmental risk assessments.
• Operate machinery safely, ensuring all guards, stops and safety features are in place and functioning correctly.
• Only handle chemicals and operate equipment you have been trained and authorised to use.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
• Ensure all raw materials and finished products are correctly identified and labelled.
• Carry out and accurately record KP/KM-specific quality checks.
• Follow quality procedures and standards throughout the production process.
• Use, store and clean Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Complete production paperwork accurately at the beginning, during and at the end of each job and shift.
• Help achieve daily production targets while minimising waste and preventing contamination.
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses or equipment faults to the Team Leader or Shift Manager.
• Assist with training new production employees and agency workers when required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Able to read, write and understand basic English.
• Good basic mathematical skills.
• Able to understand and follow written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when carrying out and recording quality checks.
• A strong awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to learn new processes and undertake relevant training.

Previous manufacturing or production experience would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.

What's on Offer?

• £29,286 annual salary (£14.08 per hour).
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Rotating shifts: 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm.
• No weekend working as part of the standard shift pattern.
• Full training on relevant equipment and procedures.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business