Manufacturing Operative

Prime Appointments; Maldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production company is seeking a Manufacturing Operative for a temporary-to-permanent role in rural Essex. The position offers a pay rate of £18 per hour and requires own transport due to its location. Candidates will operate machinery, perform quality checks, and manage manual handling tasks. The ideal applicant is physically fit, reliable, and has experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing and production setting required.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual and repetitive tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out visual quality checks on finished goods.
• Perform manual handling tasks including lifting and moving materials.

Skills

Production machinery operation

Visual quality checks

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

Pallet and pump trucks

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Operative - Temp to Perm - 18.00 per hour - 30 Hours per Week - Own Transport Essential

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative on behalf of a well-established food production company located in the Essex countryside, between Maldon and Tolleshunt D'Arcy.

This is a temporary-to-permanent position, beginning with an initial three-month period via Prime Appointments, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role for successful candidates.

Position Summary

• Pay Rate: 18.00 per hour
• Hours: 6:30am - 12:30pm, five days per week (may include one weekend day)
• Location: Rural Essex - own transport is essential
• Flexibility: Shift patterns may change depending on operational needs
• Overtime: Paid at an enhanced rate

Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Operative

• Operate production machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Carry out visual quality checks on finished goods
• Complete production and compliance documentation accurately
• Perform manual handling tasks including lifting and moving materials
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards across work areas and rest areas
• Operate pallet and pump trucks when necessary
• Comply with all site health and safety procedures and guidelines

Candidate Requirements for the Manufacturing Operative

• Previous experience in a manufacturing and production setting required
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual and repetitive tasks
• Counterbalance forklift licence desirable but not essential
• Must have own transport due to rural location
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in workload and shift pattern
• Applicants should be aware that the work environment can be hot and heavy lifting may be required

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits Upon Completion of Temporary Period