Production Operator

Serply Recruitment Ltd; Bretton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Production Operator in Broughton, Flintshire. The role involves operating machines, ensuring parts meet specifications, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates will receive excellent training, and the opportunity for permanent employment is available. Basic pay starts at £12.75 per hour plus additional shift allowances and overtime, with numerous benefits including annual appraisals and training licenses. This position offers a chance to grow in the engineering industry.

Benefits

Annual appraisals

Training and licenses provided

Multiple free courses available

Qualifications

• Ability to operate machines and check parts per customer specs.
• Must complete safety training and operate equipment safely.
• Comfortable with machinery and manual operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to load/unload parts and select programs.
• Check parts for compliance with specifications.
• Set up machines according to specifications.
• Use of overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Complete necessary training and certifications.

Skills

Good literacy skills and comfortable with using computers

Technical ability

A can-do attitude and real enthusiasm for solving problems

Job description

Job Title

Production Operator

Site Location

Broughton, Flintshire

Reporting To

Production Manager

Job Overview

Responsible for multiple aspects of the production process. Our client is a world leading producer of material surfacing treatments, with sites all over the world and offering to interested candidates the opportunity to build a new career in engineering with excellent training regimes and many opportunities for progression.

Key Information

Reason for vacancy: Increased demand

Contract: Temp to perm

Basic pay: AFTERNOONS - £12.75ph + shift allowance £1.38ph (paid 1.30pm‑8.30pm) + £3.29ph (paid 8.30pm‑10.00pm)

Shifts: DAYS – Monday to Thursday 7.45am‑4.15pm, Fridays 7.45pm‑12.45pm (whilst on training)
AFTERNOONS – Monday to Thursday 2pm‑10pm, Fridays 11am‑3pm

Breaks: 30 min lunch, early and late 10-minute break

Overtime: Mon‑Sat 1.5x basic rate, Sunday x2 basic rate (all overtime optional)

Holidays: Accrual (21 days + BH once permanent)

Facilities: Staff parking, canteen and very clean and professional environment

Additional Benefits

• Annual appraisals
• Training and licenses provided to all staff – FLT Counterbalance license, Overhead crane operator license
• Multiple free courses available also for working at height, working in confined spaces and further training & quals in the engineering industry once perm

Responsibilities

• Operating machines loading / unloading parts and selecting the correct program
• Checking parts have been processed according to customer specification / DSPP
• Ensure machines are set up correct to specification and tolerance
• Record tolerance using almen strips
• Operate overhead cranes
• Mask panels for peening
• Manual shot blast peening operations
• Safety & Housekeeping – checking equipment before use, maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Complete training as required

Key Skills Required

• Good literacy skills and comfortable with using computers
• Technical ability
• A can‑do attitude and real enthusiasm for solving problems and taking on new challenges