General Operative

CHEP; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CHEP in Peterhead is seeking a Production Operative for a fast-paced warehouse and production environment. You will condition reusable plastic units and process pallets to quality standards, ensuring they can be safely re-issued to customers.

The role involves inspection, cleaning, data capture for KPI reporting, manual handling, and supporting daily site activities. A reliable, detail-oriented team player with safety focus is needed; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, warehouse, manufacturing or logistics helps.
• Physically demanding role with manual handling.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Condition reusable plastic units and pallets to quality standards.
• Inspect, clean, and repair pallets as needed.
• Support day-to-day plant operations and data recording.

Skills

Production/warehouse experience

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.Job DescriptionTBCGeneral OperativeSalary: £29,555 P/A + PackageShifts: Monday to Friday Days - 40 hours a weekContract: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Peterhead, AB42 3GLWhy join CHEP?Competitive salaryAnnual salary reviews and progression opportunitiesCompany pension scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEmployee assistance programme and wellbeing supportTraining and development opportunitiesRetail and lifestyle discountsFree on-site parkingOpportunity to work for a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutionsAbout the roleWe're looking for a Production Operative to join our Peterhead team. Working within a fast-paced warehouse and production environment, you'll play a key role in conditioning reusable plastic units and processing pallets to quality standards, ensuring they can be safely re-issued to our customers.This is a varied hands-on role involving inspection, cleaning, quality checks, warehouse duties, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the plant.What you'll doInspect, clean and condition plastic units ready for re-useCheck units for damage and correct operation, recording findings accuratelyCapture production and quality data to support KPI reportingLoad and unload units from vehicles safely and efficientlyWrap and prepare stacks of units for storage and dispatchSupport warehouse operations and material movementsInspect, repair and refurbish pallets to required quality standardsCarry out pre-start equipment and safety checks at the start of shiftsMaintain excellent housekeeping standards in line with 5S principlesPromote CHEP's Zero Harm, Zero Defect and Zero Waste cultureParticipate in daily team briefings and safety communicationsSupport additional site activities following training, including bin washing, pallet painting and manual stencillingWhat we need from youPrevious experience within a production, warehouse, manufacturing or logistics environment is advantageousComfortable working in a physically demanding role involving manual handlingStrong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safetyAbility to work effectively as part of a teamReliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethicAbility to follow processes and record operational data accuratelyFlexible approach to undertaking a variety of operational tasksForklift Truck experience would be beneficial but is not essentialAbout CHEPCHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Through our circular business model, we help the world's biggest brands transport products more sustainably while reducing waste and improving efficiency across global supply chains.Join our Peterhead team and be part of a business that's building a more sustainable future.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are committed to being ‘Workplace Positive’. This means fostering a diverse working culture, which allows everyone to reach their fullest potential. By harnessing the power of diversity in a truly inclusive culture, we fuel innovation, growth and agility, creating an environment that welcomes people and embraces them as they are, for who they are. Please visit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion / CHEP to hear from our employees around the world on how they bring their authentic selves to work each day and use their individuality to contribute to a culture where we can all be different together.Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail] .