Production Operative/Machinist

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

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.

Pay:
£13.00 per hour (rising based on performance to over £14.00 per hour)