Process Operator – Rubber Compound Manufacturing | Westbury

Aligra Melksham; Westbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

On-site parking

Workwear provided

Career progression

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Aligra Melksham in Westbury is seeking a Process Operator to join a dynamic rubber compound manufacturing team. The role covers operating equipment to produce high-quality rubber compounds and rotating day and night shifts. Training is provided and progression within the plant is encouraged.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate with a pension, on-site parking, workwear, and a supportive team culture, with opportunities to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience, ideally with long shifts.
• Ability to work shift work (day and night rotations).
• Forklift training is a bonus but not essential (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality rubber compounds.
• Work a rotation of day (6am to 6pm) and night shifts (6pm to 6am).
• Handle milling tasks including set-up, banding, and cutting to specification.
• Make on-the-job adjustments to meet production standards.
• Opportunity to multi-skill and learn other processes within the plant.

Job description

Process Operator – Rubber Compound Manufacturing | Westbury

Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing manufacturing company with a reputation for exceptional quality and customer service?

Our esteemed client, based in Westbury, is a leader in producing specialised rubber compounds used worldwide. Our flagship plant offers state-of-the-art machinery and a clean, safe working environment.

We are looking for motivated Process Operators with longevity, who can work as an integral part of the team, are honest and keen to progress within a company.

Have you worked forAvon Rubber, Michelin, or Cooper Tyres?Then this could be the perfect role for you!

What we offer:

• Monday to Thursday shifts – Fridays to Sundays off!
• Competitive pay: £13.08 – £20.10 per hour (£523 – £804 per week based on 40 hours)
• Stakeholder pension with company contributions
• Company workwear provided and free on-site parking
• Friendly, supportive team culture and opportunities to advance your career

Your role will include:

• Operating manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality rubber compounds
• Working a rotation of day (6am to 6pm) and night shifts (6pm to 6am)
• Handling milling tasks including set-up, banding, and cutting to specification
• Making on-the-job adjustments to meet production standards
• Opportunity to multi-skill and learn other processes within the plant

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Are reliable and have good timekeeping
• Have manufacturing experience, ideally with long shifts
• Are physically and mentally fit for shift work
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Forklift training is a bonus but not essential (training provided)