Technical Line Operator

I am recruiting for my client, a successful and growing manufacturing business based near Morpeth in Northumberland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Technical Line Operator to join their small and friendly production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands on work and has a good technical mindset. You do not need to be a qualified engineer, but you should be comfortable operating machinery, understanding how equipment works and carrying out basic first line maintenance.  You will receive full training across a range of automated production equipment.

• Technical Line Operator Responsibilities:
• Setting up and starting production machinery at the beginning of each shift.
• Monitoring automated production lines to ensure efficient operation.
• Carrying out quality control checks using an iPad.
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery and production equipment.
• Supporting line changeovers between production runs.
• Lubricating machinery where required.
• Working with filling, labelling, process and packaging equipment.
• Loading and stacking pallets ready for storage or dispatch (in-house forklift training will be provided).

Technical Line Operator Requirements:

• This role would suit someone with a strong technical mindset who enjoys practical work and working as part of a team.
• Experience operating equipment or machinery and carrying out basic maintenance tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and quality standards.
• A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to the rural location of the site.

Technical Line Operator Benefits:

• Negotiable salary.
• Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm with optional overtime available on Fridays.
• Pension scheme.
• Company funded forklift training following the qualifying period.
• Full training across a range of automated production machinery.
• Opportunity to work in a small, friendly and supportive team environment.

Note: Applications are encouraged from candidates from commercial backgrounds as well as Armed Forces; British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force who may not be engineers but have experience operating equipment and carrying out basic maintenance of machinery.