Technical Operator

Proactive Global; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

24 days holiday

Industry-leading equipment

Supportive team

Long-term career

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Technical Operator for its Chippenham site. The role focuses on operating and maintaining digital print machinery, with full training provided. You will join a collaborative team on a 12-hour shift cycle, with opportunities to learn advanced print technology and optimize production quality.

The position offers a starting salary of £35,000 rising to £44,000 after training, plus a comprehensive development pathway within a growing manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery, production equipment or technical processes.
• A practical, mechanically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and quality focus.
• Confidence following technical instructions and procedures.
• Logical problem solving and fault finding.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Team player with flexible 12-hour shift availability.
• Previous operator roles advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operating advanced digital print and production machinery.
• Setting up and preparing equipment for production.
• Monitoring machinery throughout the production process.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.
• Identifying and resolving basic technical and production issues.
• Making adjustments to machinery and settings where required.
• Following production specifications and procedures.
• Working safely and keeping the production area clean and organized.
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet targets and quality goals.
• Learning and developing the print process and machinery skills.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical minded

Quality conscious

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Shift flexibility

Job description

Technical Operator Chippenham Wiltshire

Location: Chippenham Wiltshire

Salary: £35,000 rising to £44,000 after training

Shift: 12-hour shifts, days and nights

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Operator to join a successful manufacturing business in Chippenham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machinery, technology and production equipment and is looking to develop a long-term career within a technical manufacturing environment.

As a Technical Operator, you will be trained to operate industry-leading digital print technology, with the role combining technical machine operation, production, quality control and problem-solving.

You don't necessarily need previous experience as a Technical Operator, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, a practical approach and the willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operating advanced digital print and production machinery.
• Setting up and preparing equipment for production.
• Monitoring machinery throughout the production process.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.
• Identifying and resolving basic technical and production issues.
• Making adjustments to machinery and settings where required.
• Following production specifications and operating procedures.
• Working safely and maintaining a clean and organised production environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Learning and developing your technical knowledge of the print process and machinery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with machinery, production equipment or technical processes.
• A practical and mechanically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Confidence following technical instructions and procedures.
• The ability to identify problems and think logically when resolving issues.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Previous experience as a Print Operator, Machine Operator, Technical Operator or Production Operator would be advantageous, but full training will be provided for the right person.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary of £35,000, rising to £44,000 after training.
• 12-hour shifts covering days and nights.
• 24 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• If bank holidays are required, these are booked from your holiday entitlement.
• Factory shutdown over Christmas and New Year, with these days also taken from your 24-day holiday entitlement.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• The opportunity to work with industry-leading digital print technology.
• A supportive team environment.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a successful manufacturing business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

Commutable locations

• Chippenham
• Corsham
• Calne
• Melksham
• Malmesbury
• Devizes
• Bradford-on-Avon
• Trowbridge
• Royal Wootton Bassett
• Tetbury
• Chipping Sodbury
• Wotton-under-Edge
• Marlborough
• Cricklade
• Keynsham
• Nailsworth
• Bath
• Swindon
• Yate
• Stroud
• Frome
• Warminster
• Bristol
• Westbury
• Dursley
• Cirencester
• Gloucester
• Thornbury
• Weston-super-Mare
• Cheltenham

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.