Manufacturing Assistant

Adecco Portugal; Four Gates; On-site; GBP 2,346,000 - 2,762,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is building a talent pool of Manufacturing Assistants for ongoing temporary opportunities in Westhoughton. Roles involve supporting production lines, operating machinery, unloading deliveries, stocking, and maintaining high workplace standards.

Successful candidates will progress through background checks and be considered for future vacancies as they arise. This is a chance to join a reputable manufacturing environment with ongoing assignments and potential long-term opportunities,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Reliable attendance record and strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support production and manufacturing operations.
• Work on production lines with focus on quality and safety.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Attendance reliability

Job description

Manufacturing Assistant (Talent Pool) - Westhoughton

Temporary Ongoing Opportunities

Pay: Competitive rates £17.03 - £20.05 ph + overtime opportunities

Location: Westhoughton

Shifts: 12 Hour Days, Nights, Weekends & Overtime Available

Adecco are building a talent pool of Manufacturing Assistants for future temporary ongoing opportunities with our valued client in Westhoughton.

Due to continued movement and progression within the business, opportunities regularly become available across a range of manufacturing and production departments. We are looking to identify reliable, hardworking candidates now so that, once vacancies arise and all pre-employment checks are completed, suitable candidates can be considered for available positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment offering varied work, ongoing assignments and the potential to gain valuable industry experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Duties can vary depending on the department but may include:

• Supporting production and manufacturing operations
• Working on production lines
• Operating machinery and equipment safely
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving, storing and locating stock
• Racking and de-racking materials
• General housekeeping and maintaining high workplace standards
• Disposal and removal of production waste
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery, including print presses and shot blast equipment
• Following strict health, safety and quality procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• A strong work ethic and reliable attendance record
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and overtime when required
• Ability to work safely in a busy production environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A stable employment history

Important Information

These roles form part of an ongoing recruitment pool and are not linked to an immediate start date. Successful applicants will be invited to complete a comprehensive five-year background and security clearance process.

Once clearance has been successfully completed, candidates will be considered for future vacancies as they arise through business growth, internal progression and changes in operational requirements.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a reputable manufacturing business
• Temporary ongoing assignments with the potential for long-term opportunities
• Overtime available
• Variety of departments and roles
• Gain valuable experience within a secure manufacturing environment
• Full support from Adecco throughout the recruitment and clearance process

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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