Production Operator

Manchester, United Kingdom

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reference
Job reference 1276193
location
Location Manchester, United Kingdom
sector
Sector Process
function
Function Trades / Craft
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published June 25, 2026

                            

Production Operator

Location:

Manchester, UK


Start date:

ASAP 


Contract Duration:

12 months renewable contract                                                                                                                                                                  Start date: ASAP 


Schedule:

Monday -Friday 7am to 3pm initially with the expectation that the role will eventually become a shift working role, following the MIDEL Shift pattern. May – September 2 days 2 nights 4 off and 2 days to night 6 off October - April

Production Operator opportunity within a manufacturing environment, supporting automated plant operations, production activity, and day-to-day operational standards.

Role Context

This position is based in a chemical and manufacturing setting and involves working with automated plant systems, production procedures, and a structured shift pattern over time.

About the Role

The Production Operator will contribute to the safe and efficient running of the production process by operating automated plant, supporting material movement, and maintaining high standards across the work area. The Production Operator will also support clear communication across departments and follow established procedures throughout daily activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate an automated production plant in accordance with company procedure.

  • Load and unload materials using FLT.

  • Load and unload road tankers.

  • Liaise with various departments using telephone, face-to-face communication, and email.

  • Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all Health/Safety procedures.

  • Adhere to the Quality Management system and operate automated plant systems using SCADA System.

  • Follow a manufacturing process using SOP`S.

  • Work on a 12-hour shift pattern following the shift plan in place.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of chemical & manufacturing Experience

  • Ability to understand and operate automated plant using SCADA systems

  • Computer Literate

  • Following written procedures

  • Numerate, HSE awareness

  • Problem solving

  • Flexible approach to working practices

  • Reliable

  • Customer Focused

  • Excellent Communication skills

  • Must be flexible towards working hours as 12 hour shifts are required along with weekend working as part of the Midel shift rota

Mandatory Certifications

  • FLT License

  • C&Q or NVQ level 2 in process operations

  • IOSH desirable

Not Suitable Backgrounds

  • Inability to work weekends or nights

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift partners with organisations worldwide to deliver critical talent across complex projects, offering global reach and industry expertise.

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