Production Operator

GPW Recruitment; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking a Production Operator in Ashton to join a busy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day production activities, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have around 3 years in manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude and good numerical and communication skills, with a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Approximately 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Good numerical and general education.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate basic manufacturing machinery safely.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong focus on safety and following procedures.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets are met within specifications and timescales.
• Operate basic manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support shift handovers and communicate information to colleagues.
• Follow EHS standards, procedures, and company policies.
• Comply with local legislation and ISO procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain focus on production quality and delivery.
• Work effectively as part of the production team.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Continuous improvement

Quality standards

Education

General education

Job description

Production Operator

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Ashton

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operator to join a manufacturing environment in Ashton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting day-to-day production activities, ensuring manufacturing requirements are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous manufacturing experience and a good level of mechanical aptitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production requirements are achieved within specification and within required timescales.
• Operate basic manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ensure products meet the required quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support effective shift handovers and communicate relevant information to colleagues.
• Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, operating procedures and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local legislation and ISO procedures.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong focus on both production quality and delivery requirements.
• Work effectively as part of the wider production team.

About You

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Around 3 years' manufacturing experience.
• Good numerical and general education.
• A good level of mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to operate basic manufacturing machinery safely.
• Good communication skills.
• A strong understanding of working safely and following established procedures.
• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement and maintaining quality standards.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment.

If you have previous production or manufacturing experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Ashton, we would like to hear from you.