Production/Machine Operator – Flexible Shifts & Training

Matchtech; Pennington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting Production/Machine Operators for a manufacturing team near Lymington to support rising orders. You will operate and monitor machinery, record data, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is temp-to-perm with shifts described; hourly pay starts at £13.00 and rises with performance, with an uplift for night shifts. Candidates must be proficient in English and work well in a team.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting Production/Machine Operators for a manufacturing team near Lymington to support rising orders. You will operate and monitor machinery, record data, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is temp-to-perm with shifts described; hourly pay starts at £13.00 and rises with performance, with an uplift for night shifts. Candidates must be proficient in English and work well in a team.