Machine Operator

Description

Machine Operator

Location: Medway, Kent

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you the sort of Machine Operator who wants to understand why a machine is doing something, not just stand there pressing buttons?

We’re supporting a fast-growing manufacturing business in the Medway area that is investing heavily in its production operation, introducing new automated machinery and expanding its team.

They are now looking for experienced Machine Operators who want to take real ownership of their equipment and become part of that growth.

This is a permanent opportunity with a business that is developing quickly, investing in modern manufacturing technology and looking for people who want to build something long term.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for running automated production machinery safely, efficiently and consistently.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Setting up and operating automated manufacturing equipment

Preparing machinery for different products and production runs

Completing product and batch changeovers

Monitoring machinery throughout production

Adjusting machine settings to maintain quality and output

Identifying and resolving straightforward machinery faults

Carrying out basic operator maintenance and preventative checks

Completing thorough cleaning procedures between production runs

Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process

Completing accurate production, batch and traceability paperwork

Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams

Helping introduce and establish new equipment and processes within the operation

What We’re Looking For

This role will suit someone who already has hands-on experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.

You do not need to have operated exactly the same equipment before.

What matters is that you are technically minded, comfortable around machinery and confident taking responsibility for your production area.

We would particularly like to speak with people who have experience in:

Machine operating

Food or beverage manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Nutraceutical production

FMCG manufacturing

Packaging or filling machinery

Automated production environmentsIdeally, you will have previously been responsible for some of the following:

Machine setup

Product or format changeovers

Adjusting machine settings

First-line fault finding

Basic maintenance

Cleaning machinery between products

Quality checks

Working to production targets

Batch paperwork and traceability

The Person

We’re not looking for someone who simply waits for engineering every time something stops.

You’ll naturally want to understand your machine, spot when something is not running correctly and take sensible steps to resolve straightforward issues yourself.

You’ll also be:

Reliable and looking for a permanent position

Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment

Quality focused

Safety conscious

Methodical and organised

Comfortable following detailed production procedures

Keen to learn new machinery

Looking for somewhere you can develop and stay long term

Why Consider It?

The business is going through a significant period of growth and investment.

New machinery is being introduced, production capacity is increasing and the wider operation is continuing to develop. xjnqpsq

For the right person, that creates an opportunity to join at an interesting time, learn new equipment from the ground up and become an important part of the production team as the business grows.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000

If you have genuine machine operating experience and want a role where you can take more ownership of your equipment, apply today and we’ll be in touch for an initial conversation

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