Production Operator: Precision Batch & Line Specialist

IPS Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Adhesives is seeking a Factory Operator to join the production team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will work under supervision to perform tasks that support on-time, right-first-time manufacturing while adhering to EHS and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating high-speed dispersers, staging materials, basic QC testing, packing and dispatch readiness. Ability to follow instructions, work quickly under pressure, and communicate with internal customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work quickly and methodically
• Good team working skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Awareness of environment, health and safety issues
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good verbal and written communication with internal customers
• Good computer skills (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assessing tasks for risks and implementing control measures
• Staging materials prior to batch production
• Operating production line equipment, for example, a high-speed disperser
• Monitoring the production process and basic batch testing
• Finishing products, labeling and packing goods ready for dispatch
• Storing goods and raw materials in the yard or warehouse
• Using lifting equipment and forklift trucks
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, machinery and equipment

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Safety awareness

Job description

IPS Adhesives is seeking a Factory Operator to join the production team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will work under supervision to perform tasks that support on-time, right-first-time manufacturing while adhering to EHS and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating high-speed dispersers, staging materials, basic QC testing, packing and dispatch readiness. Ability to follow instructions, work quickly under pressure, and communicate with internal customers is essential.