Production Operator

EGGER Retail Products GmbH; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Free parking in secure staff car park

Pension scheme (Life Assurance)

23 days holiday

Annual bonus

Job summary

EGGER is seeking a Relief Production Operator to join our Barony Production team at Auchinleck. You will receive comprehensive training across Drying and Pressing, enabling you to provide operational support and cover within our production areas.

Whether you already have experience or transferable skills, you will be safety-focused, eager to learn and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. This is a full-time role with shift work (12-hour days/nights).

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, process, or operational environment.
• Forklift Truck Licence, training provided.
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong commitment to working safely.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work across different operational areas.
• Able to work a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, 12 hour shifts, days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured training programme to gain competency across the Drying and Pressing production areas.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and operational standards.
• Carry out routine inspections and checks on production machinery and critical services, reporting issues where required.
• Provide support and cover for key production roles during periods of absence, training, and holidays.
• Assist during plant maintenance shutdowns and operational improvement activities.
• Work closely with colleagues to maximise production efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Complete shift reports and handovers to ensure effective communication across teams.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety minded

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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Are you looking for a varied role in a supportive manufacturing environment where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career?

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Relief Production Operator to join our Production team at Barony. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training across key production areas, enabling you to provide operational support and cover within our Drying and Pressing departments.

Whether you already have experience in a manufacturing environment or have developed transferable skills in a similar operational setting, we are looking for individuals who are safety-focused, eager to learn, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.

City: Auchinleck (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7168 Department:Production

£17.91 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete a structured training programme to gain competency across the Drying and Pressing production areas.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and operational standards.
• Carry out routine inspections and checks on production machinery and critical services, reporting issues where required.
• Provide support and cover for key production roles during periods of absence, training, and holidays.
• Assist during plant maintenance shutdowns and operational improvement activities.
• Work closely with colleagues to maximise production efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Complete shift reports and handovers to ensure effective communication across teams.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

• Forklift Truck Licence, however training will be provided.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, process, or operational environment.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn new skills and work across different operational areas.
• Able to work a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, working 12 hour shifts, days and nights.

We'd Also Like To See

• Experience within a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with automated production processes.
• Experience of completing operational inspections and production reporting.

(We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you could be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply.)

Why Join EGGER?

At EGGER, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential.

As part of an international organisation operating across 11 countries, we offer opportunities for development, career progression, and lifelong learning, while maintaining the supportive culture of a family-owned business.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that different voices and experiences strengthen our teams and help us achieve better results.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 23 days holiday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T [phone]

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.