Technical Operator

Proactive Global; Melksham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

35 days holiday

Bank holidays from holiday entitlement

Christmas/New Year shutdown

Full training

Industry-leading digital print tech

Supportive team environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Technical Operator in Melksham, Wiltshire to join a successful manufacturing business. The role involves operating industry-leading digital print technology, setting up equipment, monitoring processes, and performing quality checks.

No prior operator experience is required as full training is provided to develop a long-term career in technical manufacturing. The position offers a salary of £35,500, Monday to Friday with 12-hour shifts, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with machinery, production equipment or technical processes.
• Practical and mechanically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Confidence following technical instructions and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and think logically when resolving issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced digital print and production machinery.
• Set up and prepare equipment for production.
• Monitor machinery throughout the production process.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Identify and resolve basic technical and production issues.
• Make adjustments to machinery and settings as required.
• Follow production specifications and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised production area.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Develop technical knowledge of the print process and machinery.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical mindset

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

12-hour shifts flexibility

Job description

Technical Operator Melksham Wiltshire

Salary: £35,500
Monday to Friday, rotating 8 hour shifts, earlies, lates, nights.

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

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.

The Technical operator Role

As a Technical Operator your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

About You

We are looking for a Technical Operator with:

• 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

• Salary of £35,500
• No weekends.
• 35 days holiday.
• 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.

This Technical Operator role would suit someone who enjoys working with machinery and technology and is looking for a role where they can receive full training and build a long-term career within a successful manufacturing environment.

Commutable Locations

Commutable from: Chippenham, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Devizes, Calne, Westbury, Bath, Warminster, Frome, Radstock, Malmesbury, Royal Wootton Bassett, Keynsham, Chipping Sodbury, Midsomer Norton, Yate, Marlborough, Tetbury, Bristol, Wells, Swindon, Salisbury, Stroud, Wootton-under-Edge

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.