Production Operator

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FINTEC recruit Ltd is seeking a reliable Production Operator for our Inverness site on a full-time, permanent basis. You will operate and maintain plant and machinery to required standards, support safe and efficient production, and ensure all work follows Health and Safety and QA procedures.

We welcome candidates with a background in manufacturing or a continuous operating environment who are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, production, or continuous operating environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and machinery in line with Health and Safety policy.
• Maintain records in accordance with QA manual requirements.
• Monitor and control the working area, carry out checks and basic maintenance.
• Monitor equipment logs, report deviations or interruptions.
• Support fire safety procedures and monitor firefighting equipment.
• Ensure Planned Maintenance is carried out per manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and promote a safe working environment.
• Liaise with other departments to support safe and efficient running.
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work development.
• Follow EHS procedures and report all incidents.

Skills

Safety awareness

Accurate record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Higher Education level

Job description

Our client is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Production Operator to join their team at their Inverness site on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a manufacturing, production, or continuous operating environment who is looking to build a long-term career with a well-established organisation.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the successful candidate will operate and maintain plant and machinery to expected standards, support safe and efficient production, and ensure all work is completed in line with company Health and Safety and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and machinery to expected standards in line with company Health and Safety policy.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with QA manual requirements.
• Monitor and control the working area, carrying out checks and basic maintenance as required.
• Monitor equipment operating parameters, maintain accurate logs, and report deviations or process interruptions to relevant personnel.
• Support fire safety procedures and monitor fire-fighting equipment in conjunction with the fire team leader.
• Ensure Planned Maintenance is carried out in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and promote a safe working environment for employees and visitors.
• Liaise with other departments to support the safe and efficient running of the area.
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, and the development and review of Safe Systems of Work.
• Follow operational EHS procedures and ensure all EHS incidents are reported.

About You

We would welcome applications from candidates with a background in manufacturing, production, processing, or another continuous operating environment. You should be qualified to Higher Education level or have suitable relevant experience, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and accurate record keeping.

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based at the Inverness site
• Salary of £35,631, rising to £39,591 after probation
• Opportunity to join a safety-focused production environment