Production Operator jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex

Salary: 13.31 - £16.15 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

We operate to a rotating shift pattern as follows: 06:45-14:45 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:45-13:45 (Friday), followed by 14:30-22:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 13:30-20:30 (Friday). Saturday morning shift overtime available occasionally.

We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for dedicated and detail oriented Production Operators to join our team.

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. You will play a crucial role in maintaining product quality and meeting production targets.

Full training will be provided however experience operating semi-automated production lines in food or pharmaceutical environments would be advantageous.

• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Check that all products are produced within the defined limits of quality, quantity and efficiency.
• Ensure that all line documentation and sampling systems are being completed correctly.
• Observe good manufacturing practices at all times.
• Ensure the timely completion of product changeovers and line component clean down operations.
• Ensure that production lines operate start and finish at the correct times.
• Monitor and reduce wastage, rejects, stock discrepancies, and reconcile yields.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to optimise production processes.

• Highly literate.
• Good level of conversational and written English.
• Highly numerate.
• Ability to operate machinery and use hand tools.
• Experience completing traceability paperwork.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (pharmaceutical / food manufacture etc. preferred).
• Experience of GMP / FMCG environment (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and methodical.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Graded pay system allowing you to develop and earn up to £16.15ph as a multi-skilled setter operator.
• Overtime during busy periods.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Free onsite parking.

If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we're looking for we would love to hear from you.

Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer. All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.

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Candidates with experience of Manufacturing Operator, Process Operator, Production Operator, Process Plant Operator, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Process Technician and Machine Tool Fitter will also be considered for this role.