Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
Make a difference every day
At Independence Products, the products we make help bring greater dignity, independence and quality of life to others.
We're looking for a Process Operator to join our team and play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our site. You'll be involved across production, warehouse and distribution activities, helping us manufacture and prepare products to the highest standards.
This is a hands-on role where you'll operate machinery, carry out quality checks, prepare and pack products, manage materials and support the smooth running of our operations. You'll also have opportunities to develop your skills, take on additional responsibilities and contribute ideas for improving the way we work.
What you'll be doing
- Safely operate machinery and equipment following training, SOPs and work instructions.
- Support the full production process, from product forming and machine operation through to completion, packing and labelling.
- Carry out quality checks throughout production, warehouse and dispatch activities, ensuring products meet required standards.
- Pick, pack and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring lot numbers and expiry dates are checked in line with stock requirements.
- Move materials and finished products safely around the site using pallet trucks, forklifts and other equipment where trained and authorised.
- Work to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), hygiene, safety and quality standards.
- Identify and report any health, safety, environmental or quality concerns promptly.
- Work to agreed production and distribution targets and contribute to monitoring process performance.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and follow5S+1 principles.
- Participate in workplace audits and help ensure any actions identified are completed within agreed timescales.
- Keep your training records accurate and ensure required training and assignments are completed on time.
- Look for practical ways to improve processes and take ownership of small improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the site, adapting to changing priorities and operational requirements.
You’ll need:
- Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
- The ability to follow SOPs, work instructions and processes following training and support.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- The ability to work consistently and efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work at pace in a busy operational environment.
- A professional approach, with pride in your personal presentation and the quality of your work.
- The ability to adapt your communication and working style when working with different colleagues.
- The physical ability to handle materials and boxes and stand for extended periods where required.
- A willingness to learn new technical and operational skills, including materials-handling equipment where required.
Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing or dispatch would be advantageous but isn't essential. We're also interested in people who have worked in environments where following detailed processes, quality standards or targets was important.
Experience of GMP, medical device, pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing environment would be desirable, as would experience of operating forklifts or other materials-handling equipment.
You’ll be joining a team where what you do genuinely matters. Every product we make has a purpose — helping people to live with greater dignity and independence.
We believe in developing our people and providing the training, support and opportunities to learn and grow within the business. As you develop in the role, there are opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to improvements across our operations.
If you’re dependable, practical, quality-focused and keen to develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you.
At Independence Products, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities and are committed to equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.
