Production Operator

Stem Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stem Recruitment is seeking a motivated Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing site in Sunderland. You will operate and monitor production machinery, support equipment setup, and contribute to a fast-paced production environment.

The role focuses on quality checks, data recording, safety, and working with team leaders and engineers to meet production targets. Structured training will help you develop technical skills and progress within the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery and monitoring lines.
• Ability to perform quality checks against standards.
• Troubleshoot basic machine or process issues and record data.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery on the shop floor.
• Support setup and operation of specialist equipment.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Troubleshoot basic machine or process issues.
• Record production data accurately using computer systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Collaborate with team leaders and engineers to meet targets.
• Engage in structured training to develop technical skills.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Data entry / computer systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and ambitious Production Operator to join a busy and growing manufacturing environment in Sunderland.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology, machinery, and problem-solving within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production machinery
• Supporting the setup and operation of specialist equipment
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet company standards
• Troubleshooting basic machine or process issues
• Recording production data accurately using computer systems
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Working closely with team leaders and engineers to meet production targets
• Learning and developing technical skills through structured training