Technical Operative

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Hexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support provided

Career development opportunities

Structured shift pattern

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a Technical Operator for a growing manufacturing business in Hexham. The role covers safe, efficient operation of an automated robotic manufacturing cell within a modern, clean room environment.

The candidate will work with the production team to meet targets and maintain quality. The position offers full training, progression opportunities and a structured shift pattern: 07:00-15:15 (Mon-Thu) and 07:00-15:00 (Fri).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated robotic manufacturing cells and related equipment
• Load materials and unload finished products per production schedules
• Start up, shut down and reset machinery following procedures
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times and output
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure standards are met
• Document production data accurately and respond to alarms and faults
• Identify issues and escalate complex faults to maintain line efficiency
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures and keep the area clean

Job description

What's in it for you

Temporary to Permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business

£16/hour

Location: Hexham

Opportunity to work within a modern, automated manufacturing environment

Full training and support provided

Opportunity to develop your technical and manufacturing skills

Work as part of a supportive production team

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process development

Structured production environment with clear procedures and safety standards

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within automated manufacturing

Shift Pattern: 07:00-15:15 Monday to Thursday / Friday 07:00-15:00

The Business

Our client is an established manufacturing business operating within a modern clean room production environment, with a strong focus on automation, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Due to continued growth and investment in their manufacturing operations, they are looking to appoint a Technical Operator to join their production team and support the safe and efficient running of an automated robotic manufacturing cell.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who has a mechanical mindset and an interest in developing their technical skills within an increasingly automated environment.

The Role

As a Technical Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and consistent operation of a robotic manufacturing cell and associated equipment.

Working closely with the Assembly Team Leader and wider production team, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring automated robotic manufacturing cells and associated equipment
• Loading raw materials and unloading finished products in line with production schedules
• Starting up, shutting down and resetting machinery in accordance with established procedures
• Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and production output
• Carrying out routine quality inspections to ensure products meet required standards
• Recording production information and completing relevant documentation accurately
• Responding to machine alarms and dealing with minor equipment faults where appropriate
• Identifying issues with machinery or production processes and escalating more complex faults
• Ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved
• Following all company health, safety and environmental procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production runs efficiently
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a manufacturing, production or automated environment and be confident working around machinery and production equipment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within a manufacturing or production environment
• Mechanically minded with a genuine interest in machinery and automated processes
• Technically curious and willing to learn new equipment and processes
• Confident following detailed procedures and production instructions
• Able to identify and respond to minor machinery faults and alarms
• A strong problem solver with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Highly attentive to detail, particularly when carrying out quality checks
• Comfortable using basic computer systems to record production data
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team
• Reliable, conscientious and committed to achieving production targets
• Safety‑conscious with a good understanding of the importance of quality and workplace safety
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced production environment