Manufacturing Operative

Adecco; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Manufacturing Operative in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This role involves operating production equipment and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in English and Maths, strong teamwork and communication skills, and a proactive approach. Benefits include private medical coverage, a pension scheme, generous holidays, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical and dental cover

Pension scheme with 9% employer contribution

Life assurance and income protection

Generous holiday allowance

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset are essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are necessary.
• Willingness to learn and adapt is important.

Responsibilities

• Operate distillation and processing equipment with precision.
• Monitor systems and carry out routine safety and quality checks.
• Perform basic maintenance and report technical issues.
• Support lab testing and product analysis.
• Load/unload tankers and manage stock movement.
• Maintain clean, organised workspaces and follow safety protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Use control systems and follow SOPs and GMP standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Operative – Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Salary: £29,351 per year (including shift allowance) + excellent benefits. Hours: 12-hour shifts, Friday-Sunday. Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:15pm. Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:15am. Shifts alternate weekly between days and nights (36.75 hours/week). Training Schedule (First 4 Months): Week 1: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Weeks 2-16: Rotating Monday-Friday shifts: Early 6:00am - 2:00pm; Late 2:00pm - 10:00pm.

Adecco is excited to be recruiting for a leading manufacturer in Suffolk. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing production team where your work directly contributes to products enjoyed around the world.

What Youinish You'll Be Doing

• Operate distillation and processing equipment with precision
• Monitor systems and carry out routine safety and quality checks
• Perform basic maintenance and report technical issues
• Support lab testing and product analysis
• Load/unload tankers and manage stock movement
• Maintain clean, organised workspaces and follow safety protocols
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Use control systems (PCS7) and follow SOPs and GMP standards

What We're Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience in manufacturing or production is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take ownership

Whats in It for You

• Private medical and dental cover
• Pension scheme with 9% employer contribution after 1 yearor service
• Life assurance and income protection
• Generous holiday allowance + option to buy more
• Share schemes and wellbeing initiatives
• Career development and training opportunities
• A vibrant, inclusive culture with regular social and charity events

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today with Adecco and become part of a team thats driving innovation and making a global impact — one batch at a time.

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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