Theo James Recruitment

Job Title: Skilled Production Operator Location: Washington, UK Hourly Rate: Competitive (DOE) Shifts: Rotating shifts (details available on application) Benefits: Competitive hourly rate Bonus scheme 4x Annual Salary Death in Service Structured training & development Apprenticeship opportunities Career progression within a global organisation The Company: We are partnering with a market-leading, established manufacturing business operating at the forefront of secure product innovation and industrial technology. With a strong global presence and a reputation for quality, this organisation invests heavily in its people, advanced machinery, and continuous improvement culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Production Operator to join a growing UK manufacturing site, with long-term stability and genuine development prospects. Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Production Operator to join a high-performing operations team based in Washington. As a Skilled Production Operator , you will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality and safety standards. The successful Skilled Production Operator will: Maintain and continuously improve operational performance, quality standards, housekeeping, and health and safety. Follow production schedules to ensure jobs are completed in the correct sequence and within required timelines. Ensure all work produced meets strict quality standards before moving to the next process or final customer. Operate and monitor machinery within a manufacturing environment. Participate in ongoing training to broaden skills and support business needs. Adhere to all company, site, and legal health and safety requirements. This Skilled Production Operator position offers the chance to work with advanced production equipment in a structured and supportive environment. Skills & Experience: To be considered for the Skilled Production Operator role, you should have: GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in Maths, English, and one Science subject. Experience within a manufacturing or production environment (preferred). Experience operating machinery such as print, embossing, die-cutting, or slitting equipment (advantageous). Ability to work to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Job Title: Injection Moulding Technician Location: Barnard Castle Shifts: Continental 2 days 2 nights The Company: We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity with a highly successful global leader and manufacturer of high-value injection-moulded packaging and components. Our client serves the consumer packaging, healthcare, and industrial markets, and has a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. The Position: As a Process Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the company's standards for safety and quality within your workgroup. Your key responsibilities will include optimising production goals and objectives, ensuring the quality of the parts being produced, providing leadership to the production team, and adhering to the mould-changing and start-up schedule as directed by the production scheduler. Additionally, you will be expected to apply and embed Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles at all times. Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems to minimize downtime, inefficiency, and scrap. Approach changes with positivity and flexibility, influencing across the business and acting as a feedback channel to share best practices and learnings. Identify potential problems with machinery, moulds, process criteria, auxiliary equipment, and any other factors that could impact quality requirements and production schedules. Use the red tag system and provide recommendations for repairs. Take responsibility for process set up, including moulds setup, press setup, auxiliary equipment setup, and any other requirements to bring a job into production. Perform daily preventative maintenance and light maintenance on machines, moulds, and auxiliary equipment. Skills & Experience: Essential experience within injection moulding, preferably with medical devices. Strong understanding of process improvements on injection moulding machines. Educated to BTEC level 3 in engineering or equivalent experience. Familiarity with ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, ISO 18001. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.