Manufacturing Operative

Ambitions Personnel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is recruiting a Manufacturing Operative for a busy production site in Tallington. You will operate production equipment, assemble and pack products, and move between departments to meet daily targets.

We seek reliable, hands-on individuals with previous manufacturing or warehouse experience, who can follow instructions safely and contribute to a clean, organized working environment on a rotating shift pattern (2:00pm–10:00pm / 6:00am–2:00pm).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Able to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to follow written instructions and procedures.
• Committed to Health & Safety.
• Flexible with multi-department roles.
• Team player with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
• Work as part of a team and independently within a busy manufacturing environment
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards
• Carry out general operative duties across different departments
• Completing assembly work accurately and efficiently
• Palletising large components ready for storage or dispatch
• Picking and packing small parts accurately against documented bills and instructions
• Moving between departments and supporting different areas of production as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Following company procedures and production instructions at all times

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Warehouse exp

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Adaptable

Follow instructions

Production equipment

Plastic forming

Job description

Manufacturing Operative

Location: Tallington
Job Type: Full-Time
Shifts: Rotating weekly – 2:00pm–10:00pm / 6:00am–2:00pm

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Tallington.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or warehouse experience who is looking for a hands‑on role within a busy production environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring products are manufactured, assembled and packed to the required quality, safety and production standards.

The Role

As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production equipment safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
• Working as part of a team and independently within a busy manufacturing environment
• Ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality standards
• Carrying out general operative duties across different departments
• Completing assembly work accurately and efficiently
• Palletising large components ready for storage or dispatch
• Picking and packing small parts accurately against documented bills and instructions
• Moving between departments and supporting different areas of production as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Following company procedures and production instructions at all times

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Previous warehouse or production experience
• Experience working to production targets and quality standards
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow written instructions, bills and procedures
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different departments
• Previous experience operating plastic forming machines would be advantageous

If you're reliable, hardworking and looking for a long-term opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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