Manufacturing Production Support — Rotating Shifts

Interaction Recruitment Group; Henlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is advertising a Production Support Operative in Henlow, Bedfordshire, to join a busy manufacturing operation. The role involves supporting daily production, ensuring materials are available, and maintaining stock records.

You will operate a forklift, move materials, receive deliveries, and assist with mould changes and waste handling. A forklift licence and experience in a warehouse setting are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift truck licence or recognised forklift qualification.
• Experience handling, moving and organising raw materials.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to update stock records.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to work rotating early and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations in line with manufacturing schedules and priorities.
• Operate a forklift truck to safely move, load and unload materials.
• Receive, check and book in raw materials and deliveries.
• Issue and distribute raw materials to production lines and machinery.
• Maintain accurate stock records using computerised inventory systems.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation procedures.
• Ensure production areas are supplied with the materials required to maintain efficiency.
• Assist production teams with machinery mould changes and general production support.
• Wrap, prepare and move pallets between production and warehouse areas.
• Support the movement and handling of larger materials and products, including two-person lifting tasks.
• Operate cardboard and plastic compactors and assist with waste management.
• Safely handle and dispose of production waste in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with general housekeeping and maintaining clean, organised working areas.
• Work closely with production, warehouse and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Stock control

Manual handling

Team player

Tools

SAP

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is advertising a Production Support Operative in Henlow, Bedfordshire, to join a busy manufacturing operation. The role involves supporting daily production, ensuring materials are available, and maintaining stock records.

You will operate a forklift, move materials, receive deliveries, and assist with mould changes and waste handling. A forklift licence and experience in a warehouse setting are essential for this position.