Production Operative

JR United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fuel blending industry seeks a motivated Production Operative to join their team. This role involves executing blending operations, ensuring safety, and contributing to a high-performing team culture. With opportunities for training and career development, this position is ideal for those looking to build a long-term career in production operations.

Benefits

3-week shift pattern (Earlies, Lates, and Nights)

10% discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare with dental and optical cover

Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fuel or chemical production is beneficial but not essential.
• Physically robust to handle shift work.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily blending plan and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Involved in tanker receipts, product blending, and housekeeping.
• Act as a fire marshal and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Practical mindset

Strong work ethic

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

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Are you ready to kick-start your career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment? We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Production Operative to join a specialist fuel blending facility producing high-performance products for the motorsport, aerospace, automotive, and downstream oil sectors. Based at a lower tier COMAH site, you’ll play a key role in blending and production operations to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of bespoke fuels.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Production Team Leader to execute the daily blending plan and ensure safe and efficient operations. You’ll be involved in all aspects of production, including tanker receipts and despatches, product blending and movement, decanting, and housekeeping. You’ll also carry out regular equipment care and play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities include acting as a fire marshal, supporting scheduled and ad-hoc activities, and contributing to a high-performing team culture.

Key Requirements

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a practical mindset and a strong work ethic. You should have good literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to interpret written instructions and apply them to plant machinery and equipment, and be physically robust to handle shift work. Experience in fuel or chemical production is beneficial but not essential. A positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team are essential.

What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in production operations. The role offers:

• 3-week shift pattern (Earlies, Lates, and Nights)
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Private healthcare with dental and optical cover
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training and career development opportunities

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on industry-leading fuel products, gaining valuable experience in a highly technical environment. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge production processes while developing a strong foundation for future growth in the fuels or manufacturing industries.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited to start your journey in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a company that’s powering innovation across global industries.