Manufacturing Operator
Not Specified | Permanent, full-time| £13.35 per hour
MS733 - Manufacturing Operator
Location: Cardiff (including national travel once trained)
Salary: £13.35 per hour
Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Manufacturing Operator on behalf of one of our clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day manufacturing process, ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality standards and within agreed deadlines. The role will involve operating production equipment, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, completing relevant quality paperwork and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
You will be required to work Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm. National travel, including occasional overnight stays, will also be required once trained.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Location: Cardiff (including national travel once trained)
Salary: £13.35 per hour
Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Manufacturing Operator on behalf of one of our clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day manufacturing process, ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality standards and within agreed deadlines. The role will involve operating production equipment, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, completing relevant quality paperwork and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
You will be required to work Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm. National travel, including occasional overnight stays, will also be required once trained.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out manufacturing and production duties in line with required quality standards and deadlines.
- Operate production equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all products meet the required quality standards and specifications.
- Complete and maintain relevant quality paperwork and production records.
- Follow manufacturing processes and work instructions at all times.
- Identify and report any quality issues, defects or non-conformances.
- Look for opportunities to reduce waste and minimise scrap levels.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards, ensuring work areas are clean, tidy and free from debris.
- Follow all relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Assist with stock checks and ensure consumable levels are maintained.
- Work effectively as part of the wider manufacturing team to achieve production targets.
- Be flexible in supporting different production areas and covering other stations when required.
- Ensure any health and safety concerns, issues or failures are reported appropriately.
- Participate in training and development as required.
- Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
- Follow all company instructions, training and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience is essential.
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft programmes and SAP.
- Competent numeracy and literacy skills.
- A positive attitude towards continuous improvement.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to follow processes, procedures and instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- FLT licence is preferable but not essential.
- A willingness to be flexible regarding working hours and travel requirements.