Manufacturing Operator

This is a full-time, permanent Manufacturing Operator role in Rochester with a salary of £28,000 per annum, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. You will operate, set up, adjust and clean manufacturing machinery, and monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality and specification requirements. The role also involves following GMP procedures, maintaining accurate production records, performing basic machinery maintenance, reporting faults to the line manager, and handling ingredients and machine components weighing up to 25 kg. Full in-house training is provided, with opportunities to develop additional skills and progress into a multi-skilled manufacturing role.

Food Manufacturing Operator

Salary: £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operator to join our team at a manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position with opportunities to develop additional skills and progress into a multi-skilled manufacturing role. Full in house training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• • Operate, set up, adjust, and clean manufacturing machinery.
  • Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality and specification requirements.
  • Follow GMP procedures and maintain accurate production records and documentation.
  • Perform basic machinery maintenance and report faults or production issues to the line manager.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and audit ready working environment.
  • Follow all Health & Safety, hygiene, and product safety procedures.
  • Handle ingredients and machine components weighing up to 25 kg.

Skills and Experience

• • A proactive and dependable approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Basic numeracy and a good understanding of written English.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and operate different types of machinery.
  • Previous manufacturing, production, cleanroom, or GMP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Full in-house training will be provided.

What We Offer

• • Salary of £28,000 per annum, with potential for a higher offer depending on the candidate.
  • Full training and opportunities to develop additional skills.
  • Long-term employment and potential career development.

Right to Work Requirements

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship