8 Production Operator jobs in Thetford

MS525 - Production Operator

Location: Thetford

Salary: £30,713 - £4,217 DOE + Benefits

Overview:  First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Operator on behalf of one of our clients.

Assisting the Production Team Leader in the safe and efficient running of the plant, you will undertake technical and operational duties, which include plant monitoring and maintenance to ensure maximum plant availability and performance.

The successful candidate will be joining the operations team, which works a shift system covering 24 hours operation, 7 days a week.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out operational routines and inspections.
• To operate plant and equipment in accordance with operational procedures.
• To work as an integral part of the shift team ensuring the safe and effective operations of the plant.
• To carry out ‘frontline’ maintenance activities in accordance with the approved processes and procedures.
• To investigate plant problems and identify solutions.
• To complete pre-start checks, commissioning and de-commissioning activities.
• To complete accurate and concise shift handovers.
• To ensure safe working practices and procedures are adhered to.
• To support the Production Team Leader in preparation of safety documents.
• To assist and cover duties within the fuel and ash team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the power utility sector.
• Mechanical or electrical skills, including fault finding techniques.
• This position requires a high degree of flexibility, self-motivation & the ability to work well as part of a team.

Location: Thetford

Salary: £30,713 4,217 DOE + Benefits

• Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
• Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
• Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
• Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
• Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
• Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
• Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
• Assist the Production Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
• Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team

• Ideally a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering
• A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity

• Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
• Good teamworking skills and willing to pick up other work when needed
• Experience in fault finding techniques

• A starting basic salary of c.33,000 which will rise with experience
• Overtime
• Private medical
• Other excellent benefits including EV salary sacrifice

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We’re excited to be recruiting a Machine Operator on behalf of our client, a friendly, supportive, and growing company based near Leiston.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, technically minded, and enjoys practical, hands-on work to join their expanding team. Whilst previous production/engineering experience is an advantage you don’t need to have operated machinery before; what matters most is your willingness to learn, practical and technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to work safely and accurately in a production environment.

Working Monday to Friday, the ability to do a day shift (half day Friday) and 6am—2pm/2pm-10pm pattern is also important.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery following instructions and daily schedules
• Setting and adjusting machine parameters as required (training provided)
• Inspecting products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records
• Handling raw materials and finished product inventories
• Keeping workstation safe, clean, and organised
• Following Health & Safety and Quality procedures at all times
• Supporting team members and sharing knowledge as you develop
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal applicants will:

• Be willing to learn and develop technical skills
• Be practical with hands-on aptitude and mechanical interest
• Have a methodical and detail-oriented approach to work
• Have a positive attitude,
• Be reliable, and professional
• Be a team player who communicates effectively and supports colleagues
• Be committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards

Salary is £28-33K p/a dependent on experience, with excellent benefits including 23 days holiday plus BH, quarterly bonus scheme, long term service award, pension and dental scheme.

If you’re motivated, practical, and keen to learn, this is your chance to join a fantastic company that truly values its people.

Fed up with running the same kit day-in, day-out with zero ownership or progression?

Here's what's different.

You'll be running specialist converting machinery in a cleanroom - not just button-pushing. You'll own the process, troubleshoot on the fly, and actually be trusted to make decisions when something's not right. No standing around waiting for someone senior to fix it.

The reality.

You're operating technical equipment that processes materials to tight tolerances. Start-up, run, shut down, changeovers, and basic maintenance. You'll hit daily targets, log quality checks, and work with the team to improve machine reliability and cut downtime. It's fast-paced, technical, and you need to stay switched on.

Cleanroom environment, so gowning procedures and following SOPs are non-negotiable. Regulated manufacturing - everything's documented, everything's traceable.

What you get:

£30,000-£33,000 depending on experience. Two shift patterns available:

• Standard day: Mon–Thurs 6:45am–4:30pm, Friday 6:45am–1:30pm (43.75hrs)
• Double shift: 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm, Mon–Fri (40hrs)

Regulated environment, proper training, and a team that actually wants you to develop - not just clock in and out.

You'll love this if you:

• Know your way around machinery and can troubleshoot when it plays up
• Can read technical specs, work instructions, and actually follow them
• Don't need babysitting - you crack on independently
• Want to work somewhere that values reliability and problem-solving over box-ticking
• Prefer early finishes and no weekends to a standard 9–5

Experience in packaging, converting, food, pharma, or any regulated manufacturing transfers well. If you've worked in cleanrooms or with technical processing equipment before, even better.

This won't hang around. If you're tired of being treated like a number and want a role where your input actually matters, let's talk.

Drop me a message or apply now.

Role: Machine Operator
Start date: Immediate Start
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: ph starting pay (WEEKLY PAY ) & pay rise after 3 months

We are looking for a machine operator who is immediately available to work for a manufacturer based on the outskirts of Saxmundham, Suffolk.

The company offer an excellent training & development program, where you can learn all aspects of the business. As you progress & work in further areas of the business, you will have the opportunity to further increase your salary .

This would be working initial hours are 06:45-16:30 with an early finish on Friday, before moving onto rotating weekly shifts of 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00.

Overtime is paid @ increased rates of pay.

Machine Operative duties include: -

• Running the smooth operation of the machine
• Loading & unloading the raw materials & quality checking
• Assisting with machine change overs and clean down
• Ensuring you comply with all standards, procedures, and practices.

If you have any manufacturing or warehouse / packaging experience, then we want to hear from you!

If would like some more information, then give Carl at Prime Appointments a call. Check out our website for my contact details.

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• Sunday-Wednesday, Sunday-Tuesday6:00-18:00
• OR Thursday-Saturday, Wednesday-Saturday6:00-18:00
• Hours: 77 hours over 2 weeks, overtime available.

• Duration: Up to 6 weeks
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00
• Pay Rate: 12.38 per hour during training and 14.11 after training once transferredto shifts

• Operate and maintain assembly machines
• Inspect products, record data, and ensure quality standards
• Pack components and label packaging
• Maintain a cleanwork area
• Assist with machine adjustments and troubleshooting

Job Title: Machine Setter & Operator

Area: South Norfolk

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Days) 40 Hours per week

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Salary: Great Rates of Pay

Holidays: 28 Days Including Bank Holidays

One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Machine Setter & Operator to join their team on a day to day basis, this is a great opportunity for a career in a successful Manufacturing Company with great rates of pay and career progression.

Reporting to Manager: Senior Setter

Job Role:

To Set up and Operate the production lines accurately according to specification, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the line without any deviation and flagging any deviation with a cause.

Duties:

• Set up production line according to the specification.
• Supporting Changeovers

Line Operation.

• Operating the line at the speed prescribed or better than planned.
• Choosing and loading front and back labels, examples of which are included in the specification. Ensuring that the bar codes are correct.
• Change shrink film as and when required.

Support Operatives.

• Direct line service regarding correct components/labels etc.
• Ensure Quality checks are carried out and documented as per the spec and product matches gold seal sample

Training

• Training of new Operatives.
• Support the Site Engineers as and when required.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment

This is an ideal opportunity to work in a growing successful business with progression path ways

If you are interested and would like more information contact David on (phone number removed)