Nick Rushworth
Blyth,Northumberland
Summary
A reliable and technically skilled Production Operator with over 10 years’ experience operating manufacturing equipment in fast-paced production environments. Proven ability to set up machinery, monitor production processes, carry out quality checks, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency. Hands-on and practical with a strong attention to detail, I work well as part of a team and take pride in keeping production running smoothly. Experienced in shift work, meeting production targets, and supporting equipment changeovers and routine maintenance. Comfortable travelling to rural work locations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Process Operator
Organon
Cramlington
2016.05 - 2026.04
- Set up production equipment and prepared lines at the start of shifts
- Monitored machinery to ensure smooth and efficient production
- Carried out routine quality checks and completed production documentation
- Cleaned and maintained equipment to ensure safe operation
- Supported equipment changeovers between batches
- Identified and resolved minor operational issues to minimise downtime
- Worked safely within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Production Operator
Leica Biosystems
Newcastle upon Tyne
2016.02 - 2016.05
- Operated packaging and labelling machinery
- Loaded materials and components onto production lines
- Performed quality checks to ensure correct packaging
- Maintained clean and safe working areas
Dispensary Operator
Piramal Healthcare
Morpeth
2015.06 - 2016.01
- Set up and operated production equipment
- Prepared and measured materials for manufacturing
- Maintained accurate production records
- Followed safety and quality procedures
Golf Manager / Supervisor
Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
Morpeth
2010.01 - 2015.01
- Managed daily operations and staff
- Maintained high standards of customer service and safety
- Oversaw stock control and operational performance
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Management
Northumbria University
A-Levels -
King Edward VI High School
MorpethGCSEs - Maths, English and Science
Skills
- Setting up and operating automated production machinery
- Monitoring production lines
- Troubleshooting issues
- Quality control checks
- Accurate documentation
- Equipment cleaning
- Basic maintenance
- Supporting line changeovers
- Production runs
- Working with filling equipment
- Working with labelling equipment
- Working with packaging equipment
- Health & Safety
- Safe working practices
- Teamwork
- Fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliability
- Manual handling
- Pallet operations
- SAP
- PAS-X/ MES software
Additional Information
Full clean UK driving licence (since 2005), Flexible to work shifts and overtime, Strong team player with a practical, hands-on approach, References available on request
Custom Section
Own Transport
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 19 July 1988
- Availability: Flexible to work shifts and overtime, Comfortable travelling to rural work locations
Timeline
Process Operator
Organon
2016.05 - 2026.04
Production Operator
Leica Biosystems
2016.02 - 2016.05
Dispensary Operator
Piramal Healthcare
2015.06 - 2016.01
Golf Manager / Supervisor
Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club
2010.01 - 2015.01
GCSEs - Maths, English and Science
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Management
Northumbria University
A-Levels -
King Edward VI High School