Manufacturing Production Support Specialist

Interaction Recruitment PLC

Henlow

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 27,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Life assurance

Company pension

24 days' annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting a Production Support Operative for a well-established manufacturing site in Henlow, Bedfordshire. The role supports daily production, ensures material availability and stock accuracy, and helps maintain smooth manufacturing processes.

You will operate a forklift, manage raw materials, and work across production and warehouse teams in a busy environment. Rotating shifts and overtime are available, with a permanent contract on offer.

Qualifications

Previous experience in manufacturing, production or warehouse environments.
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.

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 management

Teamwork

Health & safety

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Punctuality

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Support Operative – Manufacturing

Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Rotating shifts – 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm
Overtime: Available

The Opportunity

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Production Support Operative on behalf of an established manufacturing company based in Henlow, Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment to join a busy and well-established operation.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting daily production activities, ensuring materials are available when required, maintaining stock accuracy and assisting with the smooth running of manufacturing processes.

Key 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.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within 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.

Desirable Skills & Experience