Multi-Skilled Production Operative

Westin Par LLP; Richborough; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Production Operative for a temp to perm opportunity. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.07 with overtime at time and a half, equal to a permanent salary of £31,000. Candidates will be responsible for setting up production equipment, operating machinery, and ensuring quality standards within a collaborative team environment. The position requires flexibility, strong industry knowledge, and effective communication skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Setting up production equipment and preparing materials for manufacturing runs.
• Operating machinery safely and efficiently.
• Performing routine machine inspections for faults.
• Supporting preventive maintenance for production capacity.
• Assisting junior operators in production.
• Operating forklift trucks for material movement.
• Recording test results and addressing non-conformance.
• Communicating testing outcomes with team leaders.

Skills

Strong industry or product knowledge within manufacturing

Flexible and adaptable

Proactive problem-solving

Working knowledge of Excel

FLT experience

Job description

Multi-Skilled Production Operative

Temp to Perm – £14.07 p/h + Overtime (Time & a Half)
Permanent Equivalent Salary: £31,000 Inc. Shift Allowance + Overtime
Hours: 12-hour shifts, days and nights 4 on, 4 off
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Temp to Perm opportunity – Starts Jan 2026

***Own transport required due to location and hours***

Overview

• We are working with a leading manufacturing business who is seeking a Hybrid Production Operator to join its high-performing production team.
• This temp to perm opportunity offers long-term stability, structured training and development, and excellent earning potential.
• Ideal for candidates with experience in machine operation, factory production, heavy machinery, or process-based manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up production equipment and preparing materials ahead of scheduled manufacturing runs.
• Operating computer-controlled and mechanically based machinery safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.
• Performing routine machine inspections to identify faults, malfunctions, or required repairs.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance to maximise production capacity and product quality.
• Assisting junior operators and contributing to a collaborative production environment.
• Operating forklift trucks and industrial vehicles to move raw materials and finished goods safely.
• Recording test results accurately and flagging any non-conforming materials.
• Communicating testing outcomes with Team Leaders, Process Engineers, and Quality Assurance colleagues.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong industry or product knowledge within manufacturing, production, or factory operations.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of Excel for basic data input and documentation.
• FLT experience beneficial (training may be available depending on client).

Pay & Working Conditions

• £14.07 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Permanent salary equivalent: £31,000 including shift allowance + overtime
• Shift Pattern 06:00 – 18:00 4 days, 4 days off, 18:00 to 06:00 4 nights, 4 days off

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.