Production Operative

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