Operative

Sharpsmart UK; Brompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare safety services provider is hiring a Plant Operative in Brompton, UK. This role is essential for the company's success, involving machinery operation and teamwork. Candidates should have production experience, strong teamwork abilities, and good communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,757 per year, with benefits including private healthcare, professional development, and opportunities for overtime. This position provides job stability in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Private healthcare options

Employee benefits scheme

Job stability

Career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/warehouse environment.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Use bespoke machinery for operations.
• Load the Washsmart sanitization system.
• Handle and clean specialist containers.
• Lift and move transporters as required.
• Perform quality checks and housekeeping.

Skills

Production experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Operative

Sharpsmart UK
Gillingham

£35,757 per year - estimated?

Permanent
Full time

NEW

Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety‑focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.

Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

We are currently recruiting for a Plant Operative position; this role is critical to the success of the company with wide responsibilities.

What will your role involve?

• Using our bespoke specially made machinery
• Load the Washsmart system (sanitization system)
• Handling, cleaning and quality‑checking specialist containers
• Lifting, pulling and pushing transporters
• Spot‑checking and general housekeeping
• Stand for extended periods of time comfortably
• Work well with a team – teamwork is key.

Benefits

• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours
• Permanent full‑time role of 45 hours per week
• Competitive salary – £30,420 per annum
• Safe work environment with PPE above and beyond the standard protocols
• Private healthcare and dental care options
• Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink and more
• Professional development throughout your career
• Company events and networking opportunities
• Stability as an essential service to healthcare – non‑seasonal and stable business environment

The shift pattern will be: Monday – Friday:

• 10am–8pm initially, moving to 12pm–10pm
• or 7am–5pm

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a production/warehouse environment with a fast‑paced position. Teamwork is a huge part of this role, and you must be able to communicate well across the plant and support as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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