I am recruiting for my client, a successful and growing manufacturing business based near Morpeth in Northumberland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Technical Line Operator to join their small and friendly production team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands on work and has a good technical mindset. You do not need to be a qualified engineer, but you should be comfortable operating machinery, understanding how equipment works and carrying out basic first line maintenance. You will receive full training across a range of automated production equipment.
- Technical Line Operator Responsibilities:
- Setting up and starting production machinery at the beginning of each shift.
- Monitoring automated production lines to ensure efficient operation.
- Carrying out quality control checks using an iPad.
- Cleaning and maintaining machinery and production equipment.
- Supporting line changeovers between production runs.
- Lubricating machinery where required.
- Working with filling, labelling, process and packaging equipment.
- Loading and stacking pallets ready for storage or dispatch (in-house forklift training will be provided).
Technical Line Operator Requirements:
- This role would suit someone with a strong technical mindset who enjoys practical work and working as part of a team.
- Experience operating equipment or machinery and carrying out basic maintenance tasks.
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Good attention to detail and quality standards.
- A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to the rural location of the site.
Technical Line Operator Benefits:
- Negotiable salary.
- Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm with optional overtime available on Fridays.
- Pension scheme.
- Company funded forklift training following the qualifying period.
- Full training across a range of automated production machinery.
- Opportunity to work in a small, friendly and supportive team environment.
