Jobs in Danbury

Manufacturing Careers Open Day

Location: Maldon area
Opportunities: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 to £35,000 depending on experience and shift pattern
Shifts: 12 hour day and night shifts available

Adecco is working with a respected local manufacturing business that is opening its doors to experienced production professionals.

This invite only open day will give suitable candidates the opportunity to:

* Tour the manufacturing facility
* See the machinery and production lines in operation
* Learn more about the company and working environment
* Meet members of the production and management teams
* Discuss the available permanent opportunities
* Understand the shift patterns, training and career progression

This is not a traditional formal interview. It is an opportunity to see the operation for yourself, ask questions and decide whether the environment and position are right for you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Machine Operators and Production Line Operators who understand the importance of safety, quality, efficiency and teamwork within a busy manufacturing environment.

Both 12 hour day shifts and 12 hour night shifts are available. Salaries range from £27,000 to £35,000 depending on experience and whether you work days or nights.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation and Asset Care

* Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
* Complete selected preventive maintenance tasks
* Support machine performance and reliability
* Identify faults and raise concerns promptly
* Help reduce downtime and maintain production output

Health and Safety

* Promote a strong safety culture across the production floor
* Follow all PPE, LOTO, knife safety and site procedures
* Complete risk assessments where required
* Report incidents and submit near miss information
* Participate in 6S inspections and safety improvements
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area

Quality Assurance

* Ensure only correctly calibrated equipment is used
* Complete quality checks throughout the production process
* Support product testing and SOP development
* Identify and manage questionable or nonconforming stock
* Ensure finished products meet the required specifications

Materials and Reporting

* Communicate material requirements to the supply chain team
* Report material usage accurately
* Complete production and line performance records
* Maintain visual management boards
* Provide clear information during shift handovers

Experience Required

* At least two years of experience within manufacturing, production, machine operation, assembly or a similar industrial environment
* A good understanding of production processes
* Comfortable using computers and completing production records
* Strong health and safety awareness
* FLT licence would be beneficial but is not essential
* Willingness to work a 12 hour day or night shift pattern

The Ideal Candidate

* Reliable and safety focused
* Comfortable operating machinery
* Proactive when identifying problems
* Quality focused with strong attention to detail
* Confident communicating with colleagues and management
* Able to work effectively as part of a team
* Interested in training, development and future leadership opportunities
* Flexible and willing to support changing production requirements

Why Attend?

* See the working environment before making any decisions
* Meet the people you could be working alongside
* Learn about day and night shift opportunities
* Explore permanent salaries between £27,000 and £35,000
* Understand the available training and career progression
* Join a supportive manufacturing business with a strong safety culture

The employer's identity and full event details will be provided to suitable candidates following an initial conversation with Adecco.

If you have experience within machine operation, production, manufacturing, assembly or warehouse operations and would like to attend, apply with your CV or contact Adecco for further information.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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