Manufacturing Operative

Generations People LTD; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations People LTD in Chesterfield is seeking a Manufacturing Operative to join its growing team. You will operate production machinery, monitor quality, and contribute to the timely dispatch of finished goods.

The role offers rotating days and nights in a permanent, on-site position with a starting salary of £27,500 and a shift allowance, reflecting a busy industrial environment. Previous experience in production is advantageous; full training will be provided for the right candidate, with

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, machine operation, engineering or warehousing is advantageous.
• Be reliable with good attendance and timekeeping.
• Willing to obtain forklift truck training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Carry out quality checks on finished products.
• Pack, label and prepare products for dispatch.
• Support production changeovers and line set-ups.
• Supply raw materials to production areas.
• Carry out general warehousing and stock movement duties.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Packing

Labeling

Dispatch preparation

Material handling

Health & Safety

Job description

Manufacturing Operative

Location: Chesterfield, S44

Progressive Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance

Starting salary: £27,500

Rotating: Days & Nights

Permanent Position

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business within the local area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in production, manufacturing, machine operation, engineering, or warehousing who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced industrial environment.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive production team, you will be responsible for assisting with the efficient operation of manufacturing processes, ensuring products are produced to high quality standards and production targets are achieved.

Duties will include:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Carrying out quality checks on finished products.
• Packing, labelling and preparing products for dispatch.
• Supporting production changeovers and line set-ups.
• Supplying raw materials to production areas.
• General warehousing and stock movement duties.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Following all health and safety procedures at all times.

Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering or industrial environment would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will:

• Be reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Have experience operating machinery or production equipment.
• Be capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Possess a positive and proactive attitude.
• Be willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Hold or be willing to obtain forklift truck training.

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds including Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator, Assembly Operative, Process Operator, Warehouse Operative or Engineering Operative positions.

If you're looking for your next challenge within manufacturing and want to join a company that values reliability, teamwork and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.