Production Operative
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Job Description:
Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 7am to 5pm
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in producing quality products and is looking to build a long-term career with opportunities to develop and progress.
The role is based within a busy industrial manufacturing environment , so candidates should be comfortable working in conditions that can be noisy, dusty and dirty . The position involves regular physical activity, working around production machinery and handling manufactured products.
The Role
- Setting up and operating production machinery and equipment
- Removing finished products from moulds
- Finishing and tidying manufactured products to the required standard
- Carrying out visual quality checks and reporting any issues
- Moving materials and finished products around the production area
- Working to daily production targets and quality standards
- Following all health & safety procedures and site rules
- Keeping the working area clean, safe and organised
- Working effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative
- Supporting other areas of production when required
About You
We are looking for someone who is hard-working, reliable and genuinely interested in developing their skills and progressing within a manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a strong work ethic and a conscientious approach
- Be comfortable working in a noisy, dusty and physically demanding environment
- Be able to work at pace and under pressure
- Have good communication and organisational skills
- Be able to work towards targets and maintain high quality standards
- Have good time management and attention to detail
- Be flexible and willing to learn new skills
- Be a positive team player who can also work independently
- Have a desire to develop, take on additional responsibility and progress within the business
Desirable Experience but not essential
The following experience would be advantageous, although training may be available for the right candidate:
- Previous experience within manufacturing, production or a similar industrial environment
- Counterbalance forklift experience/licence
- Experience operating overhead gantry cranes
- First Aid qualification
What’s on Offer
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full training and ongoing development
- Opportunities to learn additional skills and progress within the business
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee savings scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend scheme, payable to both the successful new starter and referring employee
- A long-term opportunity within an established and growing manufacturing environment