Production Operative

KPI Recruiting Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Free on-site parking

Company pension & life assurance

Employee discounts

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Production Technician in the High Peak area. You will operate and monitor production machinery, perform checks and maintenance, and help keep downtime low on a heavy industrial site.

The role offers training on site with progression to full responsibilities, full-time hours, and a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy industrial machinery.
• Hands-on, practical operator.
• Good problem-solving skills and communication.
• Strong IT skills; on-site training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Carrying out routine checks, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Monitoring production output and downtime.
• Troubleshooting day-to-day issues.
• Operating FLT, Clamp Truck, Skid Steer and MEWP equipment; training can be provided.
• Completing daily equipment checks.
• Working safely and following site procedures.
• Supporting the smooth and efficient running of the operation.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Hands-on approach

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT skills

FLT experience

MEWP experience

Training provided

Shift work

Tools

FLT

Clamp Truck

Skid Steer

MEWP

Job description

Production Technician - High Peak

£14.79 per hour during training → £16.44 per hour once trained

Approx. £34,600 per year once trained, with potential to earn up to £35,300 depending on shift hours

4 on, 4 off x 7 then 18-day break

High Peak

We're currently recruiting for a Production Technician to join a busy manufacturing site in the High Peak area.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in a heavy industrial, industrial, manufacturing or production environment who has experience working machinery and wants the opportunity to develop their skills.

The Role

• Operating and monitoring production machinery
• Carrying out routine checks, cleaning and basic maintenance
• Monitoring production output and downtime
• Troubleshooting day-to-day issues
• Operating FLT, Clamp Truck, Skid Steer and MEWP equipment - training can be provided
• Completing daily equipment checks
• Working safely and following site procedures
• Supporting the smooth and efficient running of the operation

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating heavy industrial, industrial or manufacturing machinery
• Must have operated on machinery
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good IT skills
• FLT, plant or MEWP experience is advantageous
• Full training will be provided on site equipment
• Reliable and comfortable working the shift pattern

What's On Offer?

• £14.79 per hour during training
• Training is completed on days, working 39 hours per week, and can last anywhere from approximately 1-6 months depending on experience.
• £16.44 per hour once fully trained
• This works out at approximately £34,600 per year based on average shift hours, with earnings of up to approximately £35,300 on the higher annual shift hours.
• 4 on, 4 off x 7 followed by an 18-day break
• Full training provided
• Free company products
• Permanent position
• Company pension & life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discounts
• Employee wellbeing benefits

If you're an experienced Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or Plant Operator looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.