Production Operative

Pennington · Cleaning & Facilities

£13.00 per hourNight shift

Title: Production Operative

Hours: Weekly rotating pattern
6am - 2pm (Monday to Thursday) and 6am - 11am (Friday)
2pm - 10pm (Monday to Thursday) and 11am - 4pm (Friday)

There is also an outstanding position for someone to work on a Night shift basis only 10pm - 6am (Monday to Thursday) and 5pm - 10pm (Friday) for which an uplift would be payable

These are temp-to-perm opportunities dependant upon individual performance and continued strength of the customer order book.

Job Type: Contract

Pay:
£13.00 per hour (rising based on performance to over £14.00 per hour)


Our client is looking to recruit a number of Production/Machine Operators into their manufacturing team near Lymington due to an increase in orders and work volumes.


Primary Purpose of the Role

  • Manufacture materials in line with customer specifications

  • Operate and monitor machinery and ancillary equipment

  • Ensure timely and efficient completion of production tasks

  • Accurately record production data and material usage

  • Contribute to ongoing company-wide and local continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate machinery and associated equipment according to defined procedures

  • Maintain machine run rates to maximise efficiencies

  • Monitor and verify product quality throughout the production process

  • Ensure final product meets all required quality specifications

  • Perform machine cleanouts and maintenance of equipment and ancillary systems

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area

  • Record daily production activities and relevant process data accurately

  • Report on production metrics including output, downtime, changeovers, and other key data

Person Specification

  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, and basic numeracy)

  • Able to interpret detailed work instructions, batch cards, and quality documentation

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

  • Willingness and ability to be trained on extrusion and ancillary equipment

  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented


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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for Production Operative?

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  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £13.00 per hour

  • Where is this job based?

    Pennington

  • Who is the employer?

    Matchtech

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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