Production Line/Machine Operator

Manpower; Port Sunlight; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower has an exciting temporary opening for a Line Operator at a prestigious FMCG facility in Port Sunlight, United Kingdom. The role starts immediately, offering £20.28 per hour for 37.5 hours per week, rising to £22.53 after completing training, with a rotating shift pattern including days and nights.

The successful candidate will fault-find on a high-speed production line, ensure quality and safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing or related engineering education.
• Fault finding and attention to detail.
• FLT license (RTITB/ITSSAR) desirable but not essential.
• Good IT literacy; SAP knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Check objects, work, and procedures.
• Verify completed work against site quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to schedules and KPI targets.
• Analyze and interpret problems in processes and machinery.
• Enter details into the system and identify job requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering background

Tools

SAP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation. Our client, a leading global FMCG company, are currently looking for Line Operator to work in their prestigious facility in Port Sunlight.

This is a Temporary position, with an immediate start. The pay rate will be £20.28 an hour on basis of 37.5 hours per week, rising to £22.53 an hour as a Machine Operator following successful completion of the training journey.

Applicants must be available to work shifts that may fall Monday to Sunday following a 5-crew shift pattern:

• 2 x 12-hour days than 2 x 12-hour nights then up to 6 days off
• 2 x 12-hr days then 2 x 12-hour nights then up to 4 off (July-September)
• Bank holidays and annual leave are built into the shift pattern which includes an 18 day paid break

During the "off" periods there are requirements to be "on call" if absence cover is required. These are limited during the year depending on shift pattern

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with the desire to practice and improve their technical skills and knowledge, and who possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Reporting to the Run to Standards Leader, the successful applicant will have a pro-active approach to problem solving and fault finding on a high-speed production line to improve operational efficiency and drive area performance. With a positive attitude to change, they will be able to analyse technical/mechanical problems in the area, research, suggest, communicate, and implement improvement ideas.

The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for the importance of maintaining high quality and hygiene standards and will ensure that they comply with safety standards and adhere to site regulations.

They will be a relationship builder, with the ability to communicate their opinions both verbally and in writing to colleagues and managers alike. They will work effectively within the team to achieve and exceed both factory and team targets set within the business.

Key responsibilities

• Checking Objects, work, procedures, etc.
• Checking completed work to current site quality standards.
• Checking adherence to schedules. Understands benefits of achieving site KPI's.
• Creating good team spirit.
• Analyzing/Integrating/Interpreting: Identifying problems in physical process/machinery.
• Breaking down a procedure into logical steps.
• Summarising numerical & verbal information. Reading plans/diagrams.
• Handling information: Entering details into system, ascertaining job requirements.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment or be able to demonstrate an educational background with Manufacturing or Engineering focus.
• Fault Finding and an eye for detail.
• Previous qualifications and experience within a mechanical or technical environment - advantageous but not essential.
• FLT license (RTITB / ITSSAR accredited) is desirable but not essential
• A good standard of IT literacy - highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP systems - beneficial