Production support operator

GPW Recruitment; Standish; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking a Production Support Operator for an established manufacturing site in Standish. You will support safe and efficient production, ensuring materials and finished goods are available and downtime is minimised.

Requirements include a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence and experience in a safety-critical environment. The role involves 48 hours per week in a permanent, full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing or process environments.
• Forklift licence and practical forklift experience.
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions and procedures.
• Good numeracy and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate the filtration press per instructions and safe systems of work.
• Transfer products between tanks and filtration press and monitor the process.
• Complete production and filtration records and report issues.
• Support Production Operators during busy periods to maintain schedules.
• Safely move materials with a counterbalance forklift truck.
• Supply production areas with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required.
• Maintain site heating plan for temperature-sensitive materials.
• Assist with stock checks and ensure proper storage of materials.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across production, press and yard areas.
• Support waste segregation, solvent recovery and site organisation.
• Follow Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures; work with COMAH and Permit to Work systems.
• Report hazards, near misses and equipment issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency.

Skills

Forklift licence

Production experience

Safety awareness

Housekeeping

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck (equipment)

Job description

Production Support Operator

Location: Standish

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 48 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

We are recruiting for a Production Support Operator to join the Production team at an established manufacturing site in Standish.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the production department, ensuring raw materials and finished products are available when required, maintaining high housekeeping standards and helping to minimise production downtime.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with production, manufacturing or process industry experience who holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence and is comfortable working within a safety‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the filtration press in accordance with manufacturing instructions and safe systems of work.
• Transfer products between holding tanks and the filtration press while monitoring the process.
• Complete production and filtration records and report any issues or deviations.
• Support Production Operators during busy periods to maintain production schedules.
• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials and finished products.
• Supply production areas with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required.
• Maintain the site heating plan to ensure temperature-sensitive materials are ready for production.
• Assist with stock checks and ensure materials are stored correctly.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across production, press and yard areas.
• Support waste segregation, solvent recovery and general site organisation.
• Follow all site Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
• Work in accordance with COMAH requirements and Permit to Work systems.
• Report hazards, near misses, equipment issues and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help identify ways to improve production efficiency.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, chemical or process environment.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence and practical forklift experience.
• The ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions and procedures.
• Good numeracy, communication and record-keeping skills.
• A strong understanding of workplace health, safety and quality requirements.
• A flexible and team‑focused approach to work.
• The ability to troubleshoot basic production equipment and process issues.
• Experience working within a COMAH‑regulated environment would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of chemical processes, sampling or product testing would be beneficial.
• A proactive attitude towards maintaining high standards and improving processes.