At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and optimise process machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading process manufacturer that values its employees and invests in their growth.
- Benefits: Earn up to £44,000 with clear career progression into Maintenance Engineering.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for skill expansion and supervisory development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in processing or heavy manufacturing and a valid Forklift Truck license.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 43000 £ per year.
Up to £44,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights
Commutable from - Portishead, Avonmouth, Bristol, Clevedon, Weston Super Mare, Pill, Gordano, Long Ashton
Are you an experienced Process Operator looking for your next challenge in manufacturing and a clear progression route into a Maintenance Engineer? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy operating optimised process machinery to high safety standards? If you're looking for a company that genuinely invests in its people, offers ongoing development, and provides clear opportunities for career progression, this could be the perfect role for you.
Our client is a well-established, industry-leading process manufacturer supplying high-quality products to customers nationwide. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Process Operator to oversee site processes, warehouse duties, and assist shift maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are consistently achieved. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees, encourages continuous improvement, and supports career development.
The Role
- Core Operations: Running day to day operations of the site and vehicle loading processes in an efficient manner to deliver the production plan on time.
- Quality Compliance: Maintaining site standards in line with quality standards, environmental management systems (ISO 14001/50001), and site hygiene/5S standards.
- Leadership Support: Deputizing for the Shift Supervisor when required, driving daily performance via visual boards, and supporting shift engineers during maintenance and equipment downtime.
The Candidate
- Experience working within a processing or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with automated process control systems, alongside basic computer literacy.
- Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) license and Shunting capability (or willingness to train).
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and safety.
What's in it for you?
- The opportunity to join a successful, growing specialist manufacturer.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression into a Maintenance Engineer position, skill expansion, and supervisory development.
- A supportive working environment where your contribution to safety and quality is recognized and valued.
Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.
Process Operator employer: Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Join a leading multisite group in Avonmouth, Bristol, where your role as an Engineering Team Lead will be supported by exceptional training and development opportunities. With a strong focus on employee well-being, enjoy a great work-life balance, enhanced pension, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement, making this an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
