Production Line Machine Operator

React Recruitment Ltd; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Line Machine Operator for a role in Purfleet-on-Thames. This position involves working a 3-shift rota to safely operate packaging line equipment while ensuring product quality and safety standards. Candidates should have GCSE (or equivalent) education and possess basic Maths and English skills. Experience in manufacturing is beneficial but not essential. Overtime is paid at increased rates on weekends, making this an attractive opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent education.
• Basic skills in Maths and English.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate packaging line equipment according to the production plan.
• Maintain product quality standards through documented procedures.
• Execute safe start-up, running, and shutdown of machinery.
• Participate in Performance Excellence improvement activities.

Skills

Good basic Maths & English skills

Experience in manufacturing/factory environment

Education

Educated to GCSE (or equivalent)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Production Line Machine Operator to join their team on a 3‑shift rota, Monday to Friday.

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Salary

£35,151.00 pa inc SA

Basic

£29,737.00

Location

Purfleet, Essex

Hours

Rotating early, late and night shifts

Overtime

When required, paid at 1.5x on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays

Requirements

• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent).
• Good basic Maths & English skills.
• Experience in manufacturing/factory environment beneficial but not essential.

Job description

• Safely and efficiently operating a limited range of packaging line equipment in accordance with the production plan, ensuring product quality standards are met as part of the company Production team.
• Responsible for own personal safety and that of others working in their vicinity.
• Ensuring product quality standards are maintained by following documented procedures and through high standards of cleanliness, GMP compliance, accurate record keeping and participation in audits.
• Ensuring safe start‑up, running and shutdown of plant and machinery and carrying out product, packaging and size changeovers.
• Basic fault finding and rectification activities on packaging lines.
• Liaising and assisting the maintenance department in dealing with more complex line issues.
• Effective communication between shifts, departments and layers of organisation.
• Developing wider equipment knowledge.
• Participation in Performance Excellence improvement activities where appropriate.