Technical Production Operative in Pontyclun

Working as part of the production team at our client's manufacturing site in the Pontyclun area, you will collaborate with other operatives to ensure production plans are carried out safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing line, including labelling, coding and final case packing.
• Coordinate production line activities to achieve output targets while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Prepare equipment for production by carrying out line set-ups and changeovers for different products, packaging formats, closures, labels and coding requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance, responding promptly to production issues to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Diagnose and resolve routine mechanical or operational faults, escalating more complex maintenance issues where required.
• Carry out regular quality inspections to ensure products meet company and customer specifications.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), HACCP principles and all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records, including batch documentation, quality checks, equipment performance and downtime reporting.
• Adhere to all health & safety and quality procedures implemented by management.
• Work in accordance with our BRCGS Food Safety Management System.
• Co-operate with other departments to achieve production targets.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to produce quality products on time and within budget.
• Carry out routine quality control checks throughout production, ensuring all products meet specification.
• Record and maintain accurate quality control logs, inspection records and production documentation to provide full product traceability and compliance.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of machine setting, changeovers and troubleshooting (essential).
• Engineering or technical experience (essential).
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Good numeracy and written communication skills.
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role, including lifting and moving heavy products

Hours of work:
7.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
(You must be flexible as these may change occasionally due to the business demands)

Quick Staff UK acts as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for this application. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. Due to high volumes, we only contact shortlisted candidates; if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful this time. Thank you for your time and interest.

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