Manufacturing Service Operative-Rotational Shifts

Technique Recruitment Solutions are a specialist Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment company working with our client, a long established worldwide non‑food manufacturing company based in Norwich.

Manufacturing Service Operative – Rotational Shifts

Norwich

£14.01 per hour

Rolling pattern: 2 days (06:00‑18:00) followed by 2 nights (18:00‑06:00) and then 4 days off, repeating every four days.

Example schedule:

• Wednesday – 18:00
• Thursday – 06:00‑18:00
• Friday – 18:00‑06:00
• Saturday – 18:00‑06:00
• 4 days off
• Thursday – 06:00‑18:00
• Friday – 06:00‑18:00
• Saturday – 18:00‑06:00
• Sunday – 18:00‑06:00
• 4 days off
• Friday – start again

Initially a three‑month probation period, with potential for longer‑term roles.

• Operate production machines safely in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain quality and output.
• Start and stop machines safely and address minor breakdowns, escalating to setters or maintenance when needed.
• Pack, label, and palletise product as per SOPs.
• Conduct hourly quality checks, quarantine unsatisfactory components, and document results.
• Restart production to correct standards when quality issues arise.
• Run machinery, minimise downtime, and handle remedial line stoppages.
• Safely start and stop injection moulding machines and auxiliary assembly equipment.
• Perform barrel purges on injection moulding machines.
• Respond to emergency oil and water leaks, following proper stopping procedures and informing maintenance.
• Collect materials and refill hoppers as required.
• Empty waste bins, recycle, and weigh scrap.
• Maintain general housekeeping and keep the work area tidy.
• Complete log books with BOM details.
• Record production and new work orders on the new sheet.
• Log traceability information and machine issues.
• Communicate any line efficiency comments to the incoming shift.
• Record stoppages and new orders on BARCO.
• Provide stand‑in relief cover for other operators during tea and meal breaks.
• Carry out resort and box‑making activities when instructed.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of the role and department as directed by the Team Leader.

Previous manufacturing/production experience required; training provided.

Please forward your up‑to‑date CV in the first instance to be considered. Applications close mid‑February.

Technique‑Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing industries. These vacancies are advertised on behalf of Technique‑Recruitment Solutions Ltd, an employment business and agency.