Technical Operator: Temp-to-Perm in Automated Manufacturing

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Structured safety-focused environment

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants are partnering with an established manufacturing business in Hexham to recruit a Technical Operator for a robotic cell.

You will operate and monitor automated cells, load materials, start up and shut down machinery, perform quality checks and record data in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. Training is provided with opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Mechanically minded with interest in machinery and automated processes.
• Technically curious and willing to learn new equipment and processes.
• Comfortable following detailed procedures and production instructions.
• Able to identify and respond to minor machinery faults and alarms.
• Strong problem-solving with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Attentive to detail, especially during quality checks.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems to record production data.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated robotic manufacturing cells and associated equipment.
• Load raw materials and unload finished products in line with production schedules.
• Start up, shut down and reset machinery per established procedures.
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times and production output.
• Carry out routine quality inspections to ensure products meet standards.
• Record production information and complete relevant documentation accurately.
• Respond to machine alarms and address minor faults where appropriate.
• Escalate more complex faults and issues with processes as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanically minded

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Job description

Westray Recruitment Consultants are partnering with an established manufacturing business in Hexham to recruit a Technical Operator for a robotic cell.

You will operate and monitor automated cells, load materials, start up and shut down machinery, perform quality checks and record data in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. Training is provided with opportunities for long-term career development.