Production operator

Guidant Global; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a motivated Production Operator in Royston. This role involves supporting the manufacturing of PGM-based alloys, operating machinery, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and basic IT skills. This position offers a pay rate of £14.82 per hour for a 6-month contract with a daytime shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Good level of English for interpreting health & safety policies.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to manufacture components.
• Record process information accurately.
• Inspect and package materials for quality compliance.

Skills

Good level of English

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Basic IT skills

Understanding of SPC

Job description

Production Operator

Location: Royston
Contract: 6 months
Pay Rate: £14.82 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days (Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-14:30)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Production Operator to join our business unit in Royston. This role involves supporting the manufacturing of PGM-based alloys for a variety of applications. You will work with precision equipment and processes to transform ingots into finished components, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and follow standard work procedures to manufacture components.
• Accurately record process information and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Inspect and package materials, submit quality samples, and prepare documentation.
• Use measuring equipment (micrometres, tensile testing machines) and SPC charts to monitor product quality.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and minimize waste.

What We're Looking For

• Good level of English for interpreting health & safety policies and process instructions.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel) and familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement tools.
• High level of numeracy and understanding of SPC/statistical control (advantageous).

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.