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.

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

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

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

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.