Production Operator

About the role

Job Title: Production Operator Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex Salary: £13.31 - £16.15 per hour Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Work Pattern: We operate to a rotating shift pattern as follows: 06:45-14:45 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:45-13:45 (Friday), followed by 14:30-22:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 13:30-20:30 (Friday). Saturday morning shift overtime available occasionally. About us: We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We a… This is a process-manufacturing role where safe operation, process control and accurate shift records are essential. Candidates should expect defined procedures, handovers and close attention to product quality and plant condition.

Responsibilities

• Operate process plant, production equipment or batch systems according to SOPs
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, levels, weights, cycle times or quality readings as required
• Carry out sampling, in-process checks and basic first-line troubleshooting
• Complete shift logs, batch records or production paperwork accurately
• Follow permit, isolation, hygiene, chemical-handling or process-safety rules on site
• Escalate abnormal conditions quickly to supervisors, engineers or technical teams

Requirements

• Experience in process, chemical, food, pharmaceutical or batch manufacturing is useful
• Comfortable following SOPs and recording data accurately
• Good safety mindset around chemicals, moving equipment, heat, pressure or hygiene controls
• Able to work shifts and complete structured handovers
• Relevant process operations qualification or site-specific training where requested

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