Production Machine Operator

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Production Operative - Rotational Shifts



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Job Role: Production Operative – Rotational Shifts
Location: Norwich
Pay rate: Starting £14.61 p/hr
Rolling shift pattern: 2 days 0545 – 18.00 pm and then 2 nights 17.45 – 06.00 am, then 4 days off. So it is 4 x 12 hour shifts on a rolling 4 day pattern

Ongoing work for the right candidate, the work is paid weekly, and the pay rate is £14.61 per hour, with training given, some previous manufacturing/production experience is required though.

Responsible for safely operating the Production Machines according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure consistent machine performance and optimal quality and output.

Start and stop machines safely as needed and address minor machinery breakdowns, escalating issues to Setters or Maintenance staff when necessary.

1) Pack, label, and palletize products following the SOPs for specific lines and products.

2) Conduct quality checks, including hourly product inspections, quarantining and back-checking components, and completing related documentation. Restart production if poor quality is detected to meet standards.

3) Operate machinery and address line stoppages efficiently to minimize downtime during the shift.

4) Start and stop injection moulding machines and auxiliary assembly equipment safely as per SOPs when required.

5) Perform Barrel Purges on injection moulding machines.

6) Respond to emergency oil and water leaks/bursts on machinery, following procedures to safely stop the machine based on the leak's severity before notifying a Setter or Maintenance Team member and assisting with cleanup.

7) Collect materials and consistently refill the hoppers as needed throughout the shift.

8) Empty waste bins and manage recycling and scrap weighing.

9) Maintain general housekeeping activities, ensuring the work area is clean and tidy.

10) Complete log books with BOM (Bill of Materials) details.

11) Record production in respective log books and for new works orders on new sheets.

12) Document traceability information in log books.

13) Note any machine issues in the log books.

14) Provide comments related to line efficiency to the incoming shift.

15) Ensure all stoppages and new orders are recorded on BARCO.

16) Provide relief cover for other Process or Service Operators during tea and meal breaks.

17) Perform resort and box making activities as directed.

18) Undertake any other duties as required by the Team Leader within the role and department scope.


Technique Recruitment Solutions is a specialist Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment company working with our client who are a long established worldwide Non food manufacturing company based in Norwich. They are seeking a non-food manufacturing Service Operator for their rotating day/night shift. Candidates should have a previous manufacturing background. This will be ongoing full-time work.

Job Role: Production Operative – Rotational Shifts
Location: Norwich
Pay rate: Starting £14.61 p/hr
Rolling shift pattern: 2 days 0545 – 18.00 pm and then 2 nights 17.45 – 06.00 am, then 4 days off. So it is 4 x 12 hour shifts on a rolling 4 day pattern

Ongoing work for the right candidate, the work is paid weekly, and the pay rate is £14.61 per hour, with training given, some previous manufacturing/production experience is required though.

Responsible for safely operating the Production Machines according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure consistent machine performance and optimal quality and output.

Start and stop machines safely as needed and address minor machinery breakdowns, escalating issues to Setters or Maintenance staff when necessary.

1) Pack, label, and palletize products following the SOPs for specific lines and products.

2) Conduct quality checks, including hourly product inspections, quarantining and back-checking components, and completing related documentation. Restart production if poor quality is detected to meet standards.

3) Operate machinery and address line stoppages efficiently to minimize downtime during the shift.

4) Start and stop injection moulding machines and auxiliary assembly equipment safely as per SOPs when required.

5) Perform Barrel Purges on injection moulding machines.

6) Respond to emergency oil and water leaks/bursts on machinery, following procedures to safely stop the machine based on the leak's severity before notifying a Setter or Maintenance Team member and assisting with cleanup.

7) Collect materials and consistently refill the hoppers as needed throughout the shift.

8) Empty waste bins and manage recycling and scrap weighing.

9) Maintain general housekeeping activities, ensuring the work area is clean and tidy.

10) Complete log books with BOM (Bill of Materials) details.

11) Record production in respective log books and for new works orders on new sheets.

12) Document traceability information in log books.

13) Note any machine issues in the log books.

14) Provide comments related to line efficiency to the incoming shift.

15) Ensure all stoppages and new orders are recorded on BARCO.

16) Provide relief cover for other Process or Service Operators during tea and meal breaks.

17) Perform resort and box making activities as directed.

18) Undertake any other duties as required by the Team Leader within the role and department scope.

Please forward your up-to-date CV in the first instance to apply and to be considered.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency. xwzovoh


  • Enjoy your meals in our onsite cafeteria and free onsite parking
  • Grow with opportunities for career progression and enhance your skills with our training programs
  • Stay refreshed with complimentary drinks available whenever you need a break
  • Plan for the future with our solid company pension plan
  • Ongoing fulltime work, with the opportunity to secure a fulltime permanent contract, after a successful probation period, including any voluntary overtime being offered.

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