Production/Machine Operative

Matchtech Group; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking Production/Machine Operatives for a manufacturing site near Lymington. This temp-to-perm role covers early to late shifts with a weekly rotating pattern, starting at £13 per hour with potential to rise based on performance.

You will operate and monitor machinery, manufacture to customer specifications, record data, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring quality throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpret work instructions

Team communication

Extrusion equipment training

Safety conscious

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