Injection Moulding Operator

Syntech; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Reading is seeking a dedicated Production Operative to join their friendly team. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate between £12.50 and £13.00, along with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. The role involves supporting production activities, maintaining quality and safety standards, and requires previous experience in manufacturing. Ideal candidates are proactive, reliable, and enjoy a variety of tasks in a clean environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Optional weekend overtime at time and a half

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred.
• Proactive and flexible approach to varied daily tasks required.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Reliability and punctuality are expected within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Support all production activities within the moulding and assembly department.
• Change materials, print labels, and prepare finished goods for dispatch.
• Check weight, palletise, and log completed components.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across the production area.
• Assist with measuring parts, tool changes, and quality checks as needed.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift

Calipers

Basic Math

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

Packaging

Job description

Job Description

Production Operative

Salary : 12.50 13.00 per hour

Location : Wokingham (RG41 area)

Hours : Monday to Friday 7 : 30am 4 : 00pm (37.5 paid hours per week)

Contract : Permanent

Start : ASAP

Syntech Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business in Wokingham to find a hardworking Production Operative to join their small friendly production team. This is a hands‑on role in a clean well‑organised environment ideal for someone with a strong work ethic who enjoys variety in their day‑to‑day tasks.

Whats in it for you

• Permanent full‑time position with a stable employer
• Competitive hourly rate of 12.50 13.00 depending on experience
• Straightforward day shifts : Monday to Friday 7 : 30am 4 : 00pm
• 20 days holiday bank holidays (gaining an extra day each year)
• Optional weekend overtime at time and a half

Production Operative Duties

• Support all production activities within the moulding and assembly department
• Change materials, print labels and prepare finished goods for dispatch
• Check weigh, palletise and log completed components
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across the production area
• Assist with measuring parts, tool changes and quality checks as needed
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards

Production Operative Profile

• Previous manufacturing or production experience (injection moulding experience a plus)
• Proactive and flexible approach to varied daily tasks
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and works well as part of a small team

How To Apply

Please press apply today and we will be in touch with further information.

Key Skills

• Forklift
• Calipers
• Basic Math
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Math
• Packaging
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Paving
• Fireworks
• Clamp Truck
• Excavator
• Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1