Production Operator

Brook Street; Blairconard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Inverness is seeking a Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing team. You will operate production equipment safely, perform routine checks, and help maintain quality and throughput across shifts.

This hands-on role requires good numeracy and literacy for production records, plus a focus on health and safety and clear communication with colleagues. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement and maintain clean, organised work areas in line with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices, including safe systems of work.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform routine checks on equipment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to report issues clearly.
• Numeracy and literacy skills sufficient to complete production records.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes and production targets (advantageous).
• Relevant safety training such as manual handling and/or COSHH awareness (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently in line with standard operating procedures.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance tasks to keep machinery running to specification.
• Monitor production output and quality, reporting any issues promptly to the relevant lead.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe working practices and correct use of PPE.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including batch/shift records where required.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Work effectively with colleagues across the shift to maintain smooth production flow.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with housekeeping standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality conscious

Procedural compliance

Health & safety

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Communication skills

Numeracy & literacy

Job description

Production Operator - Inverness, UK

(Shift pattern days and nights)
Join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment in Inverness where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in producing reliable output, working as part of a supportive team, and contributing to efficient production across shifts.

You'll be joining a business that values clear processes, practical training, and a culture of respect-where your work on the shop floor directly impacts performance, customer satisfaction, and ongoing operational success.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently in line with standard operating procedures.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance tasks to keep machinery running to specification.
• Monitor production output and quality, reporting any issues promptly to the relevant lead.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe working practices and correct use of PPE.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including batch/shift records where required.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Work effectively with colleagues across the shift to maintain smooth production flow.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with housekeeping standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices, including safe systems of work.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform routine checks on equipment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to report issues clearly.
• Numeracy and literacy skills sufficient to complete production records.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes and production targets (advantageous).
• Relevant safety training such as manual handling and/or COSHH awareness (advantageous).