Production Operator – 5 on, 3 off Hybrid Shift

Manchester Arndale; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a production operative to set up and operate all productions within the department. You will work as part of a flexible team to ensure bundles and pallets are loaded safely and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include pre/post-production checks, stock replenishment, equipment maintenance, and assisting with training new staff. A strong focus on health and safety and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness and PPE knowledge.
• Numeracy and literacy skills to record data accurately.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and checks.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all productions within the department.
• Work flexibly as part of a team to meet business needs.
• Ensure bundles and finished pallets are of optimum quality.
• Load products onto the correct vehicle safely.
• Carry out pre- and post-production run checks and report faults.
• Maintain stock levels and replenish materials as needed.
• Monitor product presentation and quality throughout runs.
• Assist with moving product and clearing jams as required.
• Complete post-run checks and clean machinery to a high standard.
• Assist in transporting printing plates to press lines as instructed.
• Keep work areas clean and dispose of waste per health & safety rules.
• Support training of new staff members and meet production targets.

Skills

Health and safety

Numeracy

Literacy

Basic computer skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Production equipment experience

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a production operative to set up and operate all productions within the department. You will work as part of a flexible team to ensure bundles and pallets are loaded safely and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include pre/post-production checks, stock replenishment, equipment maintenance, and assisting with training new staff. A strong focus on health and safety and accuracy is essential.