Production Operator

Production Operator

Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, likes being hands-on and wants to build a long-term career with a growing business?

We’re supporting a fast-growing manufacturer in the Medway area that is investing heavily in new production equipment, people and its wider operation.

They are now looking for experienced Production Operators to join the team and help run newly introduced automated manufacturing equipment.

This is a permanent opportunity with a business that is continuing to expand, invest and create new opportunities across its production operation.

The Role

You’ll play an important part in keeping production running safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Operating automated production machinery

Preparing equipment for different products and production runs

Supporting machine setup and product changeovers

Monitoring production throughout the shift

Making basic adjustments to maintain quality and output

Identifying straightforward production or machine issues

Carrying out cleaning procedures between production runs

Completing quality checks throughout the manufacturing process

Completing accurate production and batch paperwork

Maintaining good housekeeping and hygiene standards

Following strict health and safety procedures

Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams

Supporting the introduction of new machinery and processes

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people with experience in manufacturing, production or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.

You do not necessarily need to have held the title of Machine Operator before.

What matters is that you are comfortable working around production equipment, willing to learn and confident taking responsibility for your area.

We would particularly like to hear from people with experience in:

Manufacturing

Food or beverage production

Pharmaceutical environments

Nutraceutical production

FMCG

Packaging

Automated production

Factory or process environments

Experience with any of the following would be useful:

Operating production machinery

Machine setup

Product or format changeovers

Basic machine adjustments

First-line fault finding

Cleaning machinery between products

Quality checks

Working to production targets

Batch paperwork and traceability

Working within hygiene-controlled environments

The Person

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, practical and genuinely wants to learn.

You’ll be someone who:

Takes pride in producing a high-quality product

Is comfortable working around machinery

Notices when something is not running quite right

Is willing to learn basic machine adjustments and fault finding

Works cleanly, safely and methodically

Can follow detailed processes and instructions

Is comfortable working to production targets

Wants a permanent, stable role

Is looking for somewhere they 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 manufacturing operation is continuing to develop.

That means this is a great opportunity to join at an exciting point, learn new processes and equipment, and build a long-term career within a growing production team.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000

If you have production or manufacturing experience and want a role where you can develop your technical skills and take on more responsibility over time, apply today and we’ll be in touch for an initial conversation