Production Operator - Press

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Pension matching 11%

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Avenue Scotland is recruiting for a Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing facility in Glenrothes. The role involves operating production machinery safely, maintaining quality standards, and working to production targets.

Full training and an accelerated path to a Production Tool Setter are provided. The successful candidate will have manufacturing experience, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, with opportunities for progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and organisation, with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate power presses, press brakes and projection welding machinery.
• Carry out spray painting as required.
• Load and unload materials.
• Inspect components to ensure quality standards.
• Assemble and pack products for dispatch.
• Meet production deadlines for high-volume components.
• Record production data accurately.
• Support wider production team with additional duties.
• Progress to Production Tool Setter after training (machine setting, maintenance support, forklift training).

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Under pressure

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Production Operator

Location: Glenrothes

Salary: £29,615 per annum

Shift Pattern: Rotating Dayshift & Backshift

Avenue are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Production Operator 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.
• Recording production data accurately.
• 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

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