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Manpower UK; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Bangor is seeking a production operator to join a quality-focused manufacturing environment producing adhesive coated tapes for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.

You will work in a small team, set up machines, load materials, monitor quality, and ensure safety. The role offers on-site training and a steady, hands-on path to develop practical manufacturing skills.

Qualifications

• FLT licence (Counterbalance or equivalent) desirable and experience operating production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills to operate and support industrial machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to work with moderate work direction and identify issues/problems, knowing when to seek assistance.
• Experience working in a quality-focused manufacturing setting where consistency and attention to detail are essential.
• Basic data entry and computer proficiency to complete production-related records.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices and the ability to work reliably in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines to perform operations and produce parts in line with defined instructions and operating procedures.
• Follow a production schedule and work within a small team/crew to meet daily output targets.
• Set up machines and prepare them for production runs.
• Load raw materials into machines and ensure correct setup for the required product.
• Manually operate production equipment as required, monitoring the process throughout.
• Unload finished product from the machine and prepare items for the next stage of production.
• Work from written or verbal instructions and general operating procedures, applying judgement and selectivity where needed.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring output and identifying issues/problems, escalating to support where assistance is required.
• Complete basic data entry and computer tasks as required to support production records and traceability.
• Work safely at all times, following company safety procedures and safe working practices as the number one priority.
• Demonstrate reliable timekeeping and a strong commitment to following instructions and working to your best ability.

Skills

FLT licence

Mechanical aptitude

Issue spotting

Data entry

Safe working practices

Timekeeping

Job description

Join a quality-focused manufacturing environment producing adhesive coated tapes for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications. You'll be part of a small, supportive team working to clear production schedules, operating large-scale industrial machinery, and helping deliver consistent, high-quality output. If you take pride in safe working, reliability and attention to detail, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to build your skills in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate production machines to perform operations and produce parts in line with defined instructions and operating procedures.
• Follow a production schedule and work within a small team/crew to meet daily output targets.
• Set up machines and prepare them for production runs.
• Load raw materials into machines and ensure correct setup for the required product.
• Manually operate production equipment as required, monitoring the process throughout.
• Unload finished product from the machine and prepare items for the next stage of production.
• Work from written or verbal instructions and general operating procedures, applying judgement and selectivity where needed.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring output and identifying issues/problems, escalating to support where assistance is required.
• Complete basic data entry and computer tasks as required to support production records and traceability.
• Work safely at all times, following company safety procedures and safe working practices as the number one priority.
• Demonstrate reliable timekeeping and a strong commitment to following instructions and working to your best ability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• FLT licence (Counterbalance or equivalent) is desireable and experience operating production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills to operate and support industrial machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to work with moderate work direction and identify issues/problems, knowing when to seek assistance.
• Experience working in a quality-focused manufacturing setting where consistency and attention to detail are essential.
• Basic data entry and computer proficiency to complete production-related records.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices and the ability to work reliably in a production environment.