Technical Operative

Hexham Source: WhatJobs

£16/hour

What's in it for you

Temporary to Permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business

£16/hour

Location: Hexham

Opportunity to work within a modern, automated manufacturing environment

Full training and support provided

Opportunity to develop your technical and manufacturing skills

Work as part of a supportive production team

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process development

Structured production environment with clear procedures and safety standards

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within automated manufacturing

Shift Pattern: 07:00-15:15 Monday to Thursday / Friday 07:00-15:00

The Business

Our client is an established manufacturing business operating within a modern clean room production environment, with a strong focus on automation, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Due to continued growth and investment in their manufacturing operations, they are looking to appoint a Technical Operator to join their production team and support the safe and efficient running of an automated robotic manufacturing cell.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who has a mechanical mindset and an interest in developing their technical skills within an increasingly automated environment.

The Role

As a Technical Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and consistent operation of a robotic manufacturing cell and associated equipment.

Working closely with the Assembly Team Leader and wider production team, your responsibilities will include:

Operating and monitoring automated robotic manufacturing cells and associated equipment
Loading raw materials and unloading finished products in line with production schedules
Starting up, shutting down and resetting machinery in accordance with established procedures
Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and production output
Carrying out routine quality inspections to ensure products meet required standards
Recording production information and completing relevant documentation accurately
Responding to machine alarms and dealing with minor equipment faults where appropriate
Identifying issues with machinery or production processes and escalating more complex faults
Ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved
Following all company health, safety and environmental procedures
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production runs efficiently
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a manufacturing, production or automated environment and be confident working around machinery and production equipment.

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced within a manufacturing or production environment
Mechanically minded with a genuine interest in machinery and automated processes
Technically curious and willing to learn new equipment and processes
Confident following detailed procedures and production instructions
Able to identify and respond to minor machinery faults and alarms
A strong problem solver with a practical, hands‑on approach
Highly attentive to detail, particularly when carrying out quality checks
Comfortable using basic computer systems to record production data
A good communicator who works well as part of a team
Reliable, conscientious and committed to achieving production targets
Safety‑conscious with a good understanding of the importance of quality and workplace safety
Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced production environment