Production Operator

EGGER UK; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Health and Wellbeing Management

Company Pension Scheme

Christmas Gift and Bonus

Environmental and Sustainable

Global Business

23 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

School holiday childcare support

On-site restaurant

Free fruit weekly

Free parking

Job summary

EGGER UK in Auchinleck is seeking a motivated Relief Production Operator to support the Drying and Pressing departments. You will complete a structured training programme and gain competency across key production areas, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

We welcome applicants from manufacturing backgrounds or those with transferable operational skills, who are safety-focused, eager to learn, and able to work 12-hour shifts (days/nights) on a 4-on/4-off pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic IT skills with MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across areas.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts (4 on/4 off), days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured training programme across Drying and Pressing areas.
• Learn production processes, equipment, and standards.
• Carry out routine inspections and report issues.
• Provide cover for key production roles during absences.
• Assist during plant maintenance shutdowns and improvement activities.
• Work with colleagues to maximise efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Maintain housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Complete shift reports and handovers.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Report hazards and incidents promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Forklift licence

Manufacturing experience

Basic IT skills

Safety focused

Communication

Willingness to learn

Shift flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

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.

Your Chances And Benefits

• Learning and Development
• Health and Wellbeing Management
• Company Pension Scheme
• Christmas Gift and Bonus
• Environmental and Sustainable
• Global Business

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.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• 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.

Applications close 11 September 2026

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.