Trainee Technical Operator

Overview

Job Description –

Location:

Brett Martin Ltd, 24 Roughfort Road

Trainee Technical Operator

Brett Martin is a firmly established global business, manufacturing an ever-growing range of plastic and building products. Due to continuous growth and investment, we are seeking to recruit a number of new Trainee Technical Operators to join us. You will have the opportunity to join an exciting and innovative workplace, working with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.

• Set up, operate and control production machinery and ancillary equipment
• Ensure materials, processes and finished products meet specification and quality standards
• Identify, resolve and document production issues, including scrap and downtime
• Manage non‑conforming materials in line with company procedures
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and cleanliness
• Support team coordination and allocate operators in the absence of a Team Leader
• Contribute to training, continuous improvement and best practice

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Stable, long‑term opportunity
• Ongoing training and development
• A role with responsibility and scope to progress

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong technical understanding of production machinery and processes
• Quality‑focused with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working independently and supporting others on shift
• Proactive, reliable and safety‑driven

Skills Needed:
Hospitality, Manufacturing / Production

Salary:
From £15.11 hourly to £16.90 hourly. Salary up to £36,145.55 inclusive of shift premium.

What’s On Offer also includes ongoing training and development; a stable, long‑term opportunity; and a role with responsibility and scope to progress.

At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.

Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer.

The company has a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 74 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.

• Minimum of 2 years in a technical/mechanical role
• Proactive in solving technical/process issues
• Clear understanding of performance targets
• Familiarity with day-to-day activities (housekeeping, H&S, recycling, energy efficiency)

• Technical qualification in mechanical or production engineering
• Familiarity with plastics processing and extrusion experience
• Experience in TPM, preferably in a continuous processing environment
• Shift work experience (including nights and weekends)

Sunday 15th February, 2026

Full-time

From £15.11 hourly to £16.90 hourly