Production Operative

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

Salary: GBP13 - GBP13 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

Hours: Weekly rotating pattern
6am - 2pm (Monday to Thursday) and 6am - 11am (Friday)
2pm - 10pm (Monday to Thursday) and 11am - 4pm (Friday)

There is also an outstanding position for someone to work on a Night shift basis only 10pm - 6am (Monday to Thursday) and 5pm - 10pm (Friday) for which an uplift would be payable

These are temp-to-perm opportunities dependant upon individual performance and continued strength of the customer order book.

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