Production Operative

TipTopJob; Billingshurst; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Billingshurst is seeking dedicated Production Operators to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and maintaining high-quality production standards. With comprehensive training provided, candidates with experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing will have an edge. The company values attention to detail and teamwork, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career growth. If you're looking for a rewarding position where your contributions matter, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Overtime during busy periods

Opportunities for career growth

Comprehensive training and support

Health and wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery and complete traceability paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery for efficient production.
• Ensure product quality and complete documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with team to optimize production processes.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Organisational Skills

Education

Experience in Manufacturing

GMP/FMCG Experience

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Billingshurst

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About us: We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for dedicated and detail oriented Production Operators to join our team.

Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer. All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Job Description: As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. You will play a crucial role in maintaining product quality and meeting production targets. Full training will be provided; however, experience operating semi-automated production lines in food or pharmaceutical environments would be advantageous.

Work Pattern: We operate to a rotating shift pattern as follows: 06:45-14:45 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:45-13:45 (Friday), followed by 14:30-22:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 13:30-20:30 (Friday). Saturday morning shift overtime available occasionally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
2. Check that all products are produced within the defined limits of quality, quantity, and efficiency.
3. Ensure that all line documentation and sampling systems are completed correctly.
4. Ensure that good manufacturing practices are observed at all times.
5. Complete product changeovers and line component clean down operations in a timely manner.
6. Monitor and reduce wastage, rejects, stock discrepancies, and be responsible for the reconciliation of yields.
7. Collaborate with team members and supervisors to optimise production processes.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Highly literate with a good level of conversational and written English.
2. Highly numerate.
3. Ability to operate machinery and use hand tools.
4. Experience completing traceability paperwork.
5. Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (pharmaceutical/food manufacture preferred).
6. Experience in a GMP/FMCG environment (preferred).
7. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
8. Organised and methodical.
9. Good communication and teamwork abilities.
10. Ability to work to deadlines.
11. Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package with a graded pay system allowing you to develop and earn up to GBP15.00ph as a multi-skilled setter operator.
2. Overtime during busy periods.
3. Opportunities for career growth and development.
4. Comprehensive training and support.
5. Health and wellbeing programme.
6. Free onsite parking.

If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we're looking for, we would love to hear from you.