Machine Operatives (FMCG)

Brightwork Limited; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international leader in the sports equipment industry is offering a rare opportunity for a stable, long-term manufacturing role that starts in January. Responsibilities include operating a production line, ensuring safety, and assisting the engineering team. Qualifications include prior manufacturing experience, physical fitness, and reliability. This role features pay of £12.84 per hour with opportunities for overtime and potential permanent placement after initial hiring.

Benefits

Regular overtime available

Opportunity to go permanent

40 hours paid weekly

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Forklift licence is advantageous.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role.
• Comfortable working with and near machinery.
• Reliable and committed to working a rotating shift pattern.
• Own transport may be required due to location and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate a production line and handle raw materials.
• Work to set targets and deadlines.
• General cleaning and housekeeping of the factory.
• Ensure safety and meet quality standards.
• Assist the engineering team.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing environment

Forklift licence

Physical fitness

Reliability and commitment

Job description

About the Role

While the manufacturing sector traditionally slows down after the holiday rush, this is a rare opportunity to secure a stable, long-term position starting in January. Beat the "January blues" and the quiet job market by lining up a role with an international leader in the sports equipment industry today.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate a production line, handle raw materials, work around machinery.
• Work to set targets and deadlines.
• General cleaning and housekeeping of the factory.
• Ensure safety and meet quality standards.
• Assist the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Forklift licence advantageous.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role.
• Comfortable working with and near machinery.
• Reliable and committed to working a rotating shift pattern.
• Own transport may be required due to location and shifts.

Key Information and Benefits

• Rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday.
• Immediate starts.
• £12.84 per hr, starting pay rate - pay raise to be confirmed shortly in January & effective immediately.
• Regular overtime available and paid at 1.5x & 2x.
• Full 40 hours paid weekly.
• A chance to go permanent with a reputable organisation and further opportunities to progress.