Relief Production Operator — Training & Cross‑Area Growth

EGGER Retail Products GmbH; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Free parking in secure staff car park

Pension scheme (Life Assurance)

23 days holiday

Annual bonus

Job summary

EGGER is seeking a Relief Production Operator to join our Barony Production team at Auchinleck. You will receive comprehensive training across Drying and Pressing, enabling you to provide operational support and cover within our production areas.

Whether you already have experience or transferable skills, you will be safety-focused, eager to learn and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. This is a full-time role with shift work (12-hour days/nights).

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, process, or operational environment.
• Forklift Truck Licence, training provided.
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong commitment to working safely.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work across different operational areas.
• Able to work a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, 12 hour shifts, days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured training programme to gain competency across the Drying and Pressing production areas.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and operational standards.
• Carry out routine inspections and checks on production machinery and critical services, reporting issues where required.
• Provide support and cover for key production roles during periods of absence, training, and holidays.
• Assist during plant maintenance shutdowns and operational improvement activities.
• Work closely with colleagues to maximise production efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Complete shift reports and handovers to ensure effective communication across teams.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety minded

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

EGGER is seeking a Relief Production Operator to join our Barony Production team at Auchinleck. You will receive comprehensive training across Drying and Pressing, enabling you to provide operational support and cover within our production areas.

Whether you already have experience or transferable skills, you will be safety-focused, eager to learn and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. This is a full-time role with shift work (12-hour days/nights).