Job Description
Production Operator | Gosport | £16.90 per hour | Ongoing Contract | 12-Hour Days & Nights
Are you an experienced Production Operator with strong machine operating skills and the ability to identify and resolve minor equipment faults?
Workshop Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Gosport seeking a Production Operator to join their production team on an ongoing contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, maximising machine performance, and contributing to production targets.
As a Production Operator, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment effectiveness, ensuring product quality, and supporting efficient production processes.
The successful Production Operator will work a rotating pattern of 12-hour day and night shifts. (6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am)
Unless living in Gosport you would need your own transport due to location and hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up machinery to required production specifications.
- Monitor product quality and complete first-off quality checks.
- Maximise machine output and production performance.
- Carry out basic fault finding and minor machine adjustments.
- Escalate equipment issues to Engineering when required.
- Minimise material waste through effective machine operation.
- Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate production status.
- Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards.
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Previous experience as a Production Operator or Machine Operator.
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to carry out basic fault finding and machine adjustments.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Good communication skills and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work safely and follow operating procedures.
- Comfortable working 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
- Blanking machine experience is advantageous, although training can be provided.
