Production Operator in Port Sunlight

Energy Jobline ZR; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is looking for a CB3 5crew Machine Operator to join their team in Port Sunlight. The position offers a pay rate starting at £20.28 per hour for a 37.5-hour week, with opportunities for increase after training. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure production environment. Experience in manufacturing is desired, with a safety-focused mindset and a commitment to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Good standard of IT literacy.
• FLT licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Check objects, work, procedures for quality.
• Handle information and ascertain job requirements.
• Analyze technical/process problems on production line.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Educational background in manufacturing or engineering

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

CB3 5crew Machine Operator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation. Our client, a leading global FMCG company with brands such as Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos & Tressemme, are currently looking for CB3 5crew Machine Operator to work in their prestigious facility in Port Sunlight. This is a temporary position, with an immediate start. The pay rate will be £20.28 an hour on a basis of 37.5 hours per week, rising to £22.53 an hour after successful completion of the training journey.

Applicants must be available to work shifts that may fall Monday to Sunday following a 5-crew shift pattern.

• 2 x 12‑hour days then 2 x 12‑hour nights, then 6 days off.
• 2 x 12‑hour days then 2 x 12‑hour nights, then 4 days off (July‑September).
• Bank holidays and annual leave are built into the shift pattern which includes an 18‑day paid break.
• During the ‘off’ periods, there are requirements to be ‘on call’ if absence cover is required.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with the desire to practice and improve their technical skills and knowledge, and who possesses excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Reporting to the Run to Standards Leader, the successful applicant will have a pro‑active approach to problem solving and fault finding on a high‑speed production line to improve operational efficiency and drive area performance. With a positive attitude to change, they will be able to analyse technical/mechanical problems in the area, research, suggest, communicate and implement improvement ideas.

The ideal candidate will appreciate the importance of maintaining high quality and hygiene standards and will ensure compliance with safety standards and site regulations. They will be a relationship builder, with the ability to communicate opinions both verbally and in writing to colleagues and managers alike, and will work effectively within the team to achieve and exceed factory and team targets set within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Checking objects, work, procedures, etc.
• Checking completed work to current site quality standards.
• Checking adherence to schedules; understand benefits of achieving site KPIs.
• Creating good team spirit.
• Analysing/Integrating/Interpreting: identifying problems in physical process/machinery.
• Breaking down a procedure into logical steps.
• Summarising numerical and verbal information; reading plans/diagrams.
• Handling information: entering details into system, ascertaining job requirements.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Experience within a production or manufacturing environment or ability to demonstrate an educational background with manufacturing or engineering focus.
• Fault finding and an eye for detail.
• Previous qualifications and experience within a mechanical or technical environment – advantageous but not essential.
• FLT licence is desirable.
• Good standard of IT literacy – highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP systems – beneficial.