Production Support Operator

Aspire Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Support Operator in Stockport. This onsite role involves preparing machinery, blending raw materials, and supporting production lines. Ideal candidates will be energetic, reliable team players who are open to learning. Competitive pay at £12.60 per hour with benefits including holidays and training opportunities. Email your CV to apply.

Benefits

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company sick pay scheme

Employee assistance programme

Paid lunch break

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a physical role all day.
• Open to learning how to operate manufacturing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Preparing machinery ready for daily production.
• Blending raw materials with accuracy.
• Supporting automated packing lines.
• Assisting with bakery production tasks.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Carrying out equipment clean‑downs.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Detail-focused

Team player

Problem-solving

Job description

Temporary to Permanent Job Opportunity

Production Support Operator

£12.60 per hour - £26,208 annual salary

Stockport Based - 100% onsite working

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (Paid lunch break; flexibility during busy periods)

Are you looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference? We’re partnering with a global leader in specialist nutrition to recruit a Production Support Operator. This is your chance to join a supportive team that produces innovative foods, helping improve lives across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Responsibilities

• Preparing machinery ready for daily production – checking, setting it up, adjusting, loading and testing.
• Blending raw materials with accuracy, following batch specifications.
• Supporting automated packing lines and troubleshooting minor issues.
• Assisting with bakery production tasks when needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
• Carrying out daily and weekly equipment clean‑downs.

Training & Development

• Full on‑the‑job training from experienced colleagues.
• Bi‑annual external food hygiene training.
• Opportunities to cross‑train across different departments.
• Opportunity to progress.

Ideal Candidate

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• Comfortable working in a physical role all day.
• Detail‑focused and committed to quality.
• A team player.
• Organised, patient, and proactive in solving problems.
• Open to learning how to operate manufacturing machinery.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Paid lunch break.

This is a great opportunity — it’s a chance to be part of a team that values inclusion, quality, and the opportunity to have a stable, permanent job. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please send your up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail] today.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.

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