Production Operator - Press

Avenue Recruitment; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution matching up to

25 days annual leave + BH

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Avenue Recruitment is assisting our client in Glenrothes to recruit a Production Operator to operate production machinery safely and efficiently, maintain quality standards and contribute to a busy manufacturing facility.

The role involves operating power presses, spray painting, loading/unloading, inspecting components, assembling and packing for dispatch, and progression to Production Tool Setter with full training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment (preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Capability to manually handle goods weighing up to 22kg.

Responsibilities

• Operating power presses, press brakes and projection welding machinery.
• Carrying out spray painting activities as required.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Inspecting manufactured components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assembling and packing products ready for dispatch.
• Manufacturing high-volume components to production deadlines.
• Supporting the wider production team with additional duties where required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Production Operator - Press (BBBH13489) Glenrothes, Scotland

Salary: GBP29615 - GBP29615 per annum

Production Operator

Location: Glenrothes
Salary: £29,615 per annum
Shift Pattern: Rotating Dayshift & Backshift

Avenue are recruiting on behalf of our client for a ProductionOperator to join a busy and well-established manufacturing facility based in Glenrothes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to become part of a fast-paced production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating production machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and health & safety. Full training and progression opportunities are available, including an accelerated development plan to become a Production Tool Setter.

The Role

As a Production Operator within Press, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating power presses, press brakes and projection welding machinery.
• Carrying out spray painting activities as required.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Inspecting manufactured components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assembling and packing products ready for dispatch.
• Manufacturing high-volume components to production deadlines.
• Supporting the wider production team with additional duties where required.

Following initial training, there is an opportunity to progress into a Production Tool Setter role, where further responsibilities will include machine setting, material handling, supporting preventative maintenance activities and operating forklift trucks (full training provided).

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the work area.
• Ensure all machinery guards and safety equipment are correctly used.
• Wear the appropriate PPE at all times.
• Report any maintenance or health & safety concerns promptly.
• Work in accordance with all company health & safety policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment (preferred).
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• The capability to manually handle goods weighing up to 22kg.

Hours
Dayshift:

• Monday to Friday
• 6:00am - 2:00pm

Backshift:

• Monday to Thursday
• 2:00pm - 11:30pm

Salary & Benefits

• £29,615 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution matching up to 11%
• Employee discounts and voucher schemes
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression