Production Operator – 4-on 4-off, £14 to £14.92/hr

STEM Recruitment Solutions; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing site in Sunderland. The role involves operating and monitoring production machinery, with a 4-on/4-off continental shift pattern, days and nights.

Starting pay is £14 per hour, rising to £14.92 per hour after 12 weeks. You will support setup and operation of specialist equipment, perform quality checks, and record data using computer systems while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery.
• Ability to perform basic quality checks on manufactured products.
• Willingness to learn and follow structured training programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• 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.
• Work closely with team leaders and engineers to meet production targets.
• Learn and develop technical skills through structured training.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Data recording

Safety & housekeeping

Team collaboration

Learning & training

Job description

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing site in Sunderland. The role involves operating and monitoring production machinery, with a 4-on/4-off continental shift pattern, days and nights.

Starting pay is £14 per hour, rising to £14.92 per hour after 12 weeks. You will support setup and operation of specialist equipment, perform quality checks, and record data using computer systems while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.