Production/Machine Operator

Matchtech; Pennington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Production/Machine Operators for a manufacturing team near Lymington, UK. The role involves operating and monitoring machinery, maintaining production efficiency, and contributing to quality assurance. Candidates should be proficient in English and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a pay starting at £13.00 per hour, with potential increases based on performance. Flexible working hours are part of the job, with rotating weekly shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret detailed work instructions and quality documentation.
• Willingness to be trained on extrusion and ancillary equipment.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain efficiencies and monitor product quality.
• Record daily production activities accurately.
• Contribute to company-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proficient in English

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

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

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 dependent upon individual performance and continued strength of the customer order book.

Pay

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