Multi Skilled Operative

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Paull; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Recruitment Specialists is recruiting on behalf of a specialist fused minerals manufacturer in Hull for a Multi Skilled Operative to join the production team in a 24-hour manufacturing environment. The role offers a structured shift pattern and hands-on, technically varied duties.

You will operate diverse plant equipment, support the shift supervisor, monitor performance, and ensure quality checks across batches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.
• Flexible approach to shift work, job rotation, and overtime.
• Ability to safely operate machinery and carry out manual handling tasks.
• High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support a range of process plant equipment within a fused minerals processing facility.
• Work closely with the Shift Supervisor to complete production tasks efficiently and safely.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues or improvement opportunities.
• Record production output, downtime, and performance data (OEE monitoring).
• Carry out batch production processes, including set-up, adjustments, and completion.
• Ensure all finished batches are quality checked and signed off.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Adaptability

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ in Manufacturing Operations (desirable)

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative

Location: Hull

Salary: £31,680 per annum

Client: Our valued client - a specialist fused minerals manufacturer

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a well-established and highly specialised fused minerals processing business based in Hull. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join their production team in a 24-hour manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional looking to work in a technically varied, hands‑on role with a structured shift pattern.

Working Hours

This role operates on a rotating 3-week shift cycle (average 40 hours per week), combining 12-hour day and night shifts:

• Week 1: 2 day shifts + 2 night shifts (starting Monday)
• Week 2: 3 day shifts (starting Wednesday)
• Week 3: 3 night shifts (starting Sunday evening)

Cycle then repeats.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Operate and support a range of process plant equipment within a fused minerals processing facility
• Work closely with the Shift Supervisor to complete production tasks efficiently and safely
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues or improvement opportunities
• Record production output, downtime, and performance data (OEE monitoring)
• Carry out batch production processes, including set-up, adjustments, and completion
• Ensure all finished batches are quality checked and signed off

Equipment Operation

You will be involved in operating a wide variety of plant and machinery, including:

• Fusion, casting, and containment equipment
• Crushing, grinding, drying, and sizing systems
• Bulk handling, blending, and filling machinery
• Mechanical handling equipment (subject to training), such as:
• Overhead cranes (OHC)
• Counterbalance forklift trucks
• Loading shovels and excavators
• Pallet trucksMaterial Handling
• Palletising finished goods (tubs, sacks, and boxes)
• Transporting raw materials and finished products
• Supplying production lines with packaging materials

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in full compliance with all site health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures
• Use all required PPE and safety equipment correctly
• Report any incidents, hazards, or near misses immediately
• Participate in safety audits, investigations, and risk assessments
• Support site emergency procedures (e.g. First Aid or Fire Marshal duties where required)
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with 5S principles
• Collect and submit product samples for quality control testing

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required
• Flexible approach to shift work, job rotation, and overtime
• Ability to safely operate machinery and carry out manual handling tasks
• High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (essential)
• Good general education (ideally GCSEs in English and Maths)
• NVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations (desirable)

Why Apply?

• Salary of £31,680 per annum
• Join a respected and growing specialist manufacturer
• Varied and hands‑on role in a technically engaging environment
• Structured shift pattern offering regular time off
• Opportunities for training and development on specialist equipment