Production/Machine Operative

Matchtech Group; Belper Lane End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group are recruiting for Production/Machine Operatives for a manufacturing client near Lymington. The role involves manufacturing to customer specifications, operating and monitoring machinery, recording production data and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Shifts are rotating with early start times, and the position is initially contract with potential to go permanent based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (reading, writing and basic numeracy).
• Able to interpret detailed work instructions, batch cards and quality documentation.
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Willing to be trained on extrusion and ancillary equipment.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and associated equipment according to defined procedures.
• Maintain machine run rates to maximise efficiencies.
• Monitor and verify product quality throughout the production process.
• Ensure final product meets all required quality specifications.
• Perform machine cleanouts and maintenance of equipment and ancillary systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Record daily production activities and relevant process data.
• Report on production metrics including output, downtime, changeovers, and other key data.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to be trained

Job description

Title: Production/Machine Operative

Hours: Weekly rotating pattern
6am - 2pm (Monday to Thursday) and 6am - 11am (Friday)
2pm - 10pm (Monday to Thursday) and 11am - 4pm (Friday)

These are temp-to-perm opportunities dependant upon individual performance and continued strength of the customer order book.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: £13.00 per hour (rising based on performance to over £14.00 per hour)

Our client is looking to recruit a number of Production/Machine Operators into their manufacturing team near Lymington due to an increase in orders and work volumes.

Primary Purpose of the Role

• Manufacture materials in line with customer specifications
• Operate and monitor machinery and ancillary equipment
• Ensure timely and efficient completion of production tasks
• Accurately record production data and material usage
• Contribute to ongoing company-wide and local continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and associated equipment according to defined procedures
• Maintain machine run rates to maximise efficiencies
• Monitor and verify product quality throughout the production process
• Ensure final product meets all required quality specifications
• Perform machine cleanouts and maintenance of equipment and ancillary systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Record daily production activities and relevant process data accurately
• Report on production metrics including output, downtime, changeovers, and other key data

Person Specification

• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and basic numeracy)
• Able to interpret detailed work instructions, batch cards, and quality documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Willingness and ability to be trained on extrusion and ancillary equipment
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented