Salary
Up to £28000 per annum + pension, etc.
Location
Swansea
Job Reference
BBBH4658
Job Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21/01/2026
Job Details
Are you a Senior Production Operator with leadership skills looking for a new opportunity? Why Apply:
No More Nights & No More Shifts
Work days (Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:00am-2:00pm). Enjoy your evenings and weekends again, with no night shifts or weekend work.
Job Security
Join a well-established manufacturer with over 55 years of success, supplying to global blue-chip companies across multiple sectors. The business is investing in its South Wales facility, ensuring long-term stability and new opportunities.
Supportive, People-Focused Culture
Benefit from a leadership team that values your development. You will receive tailored training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress your career in a collaborative environment.
Excellent Benefits
- A salary of £28,000
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Pension: 5% company contribution
- Secure, long-term employment, with ongoing investment in your development
What You'll Be Doing:
As the Senior Production Operator, you will take on a hands-on production and supervisory role. You will spend roughly 80% of your time on production duties and the other 20% focused on leading a small team. You are responsible for monitoring KPIs and escalating issues to the supervisor. It is the perfect blend of leading from the front and overseeing team performance.
What You'll Need to Apply
- To succeed as the Senior Production Operator, you need experience leading teams while performing a hands-on production role.
- Reporting experience including health and safety near misses, safety observations, and manufacturing output communication.
- Experience with 5S audits and maintaining housekeeping standards is preferred.
About the Company
This is your opportunity to join a respected South Wales manufacturer, part of a global group, dedicated to continuous improvement and investing in its people.
Your working hours
- Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:0am-2:00pm
- PLEASE NOTE - there may be some requirement to work shifts initially upon joining and some weekend work for overtime, but the long-term plan is for this to be a days position.
Ready to take the next step?
If you are a Production Team Leader, Lead Operator or Senior Operator ready for a new challenge with a stable, growing business, click 'Apply Now' No need to worry if your CV is not up to date - we can help. For a confidential chat, call the office and quote ref 4658.
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