Production Assistant

Ethero; Stanton by Dale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, successful family business in Stanton by Dale is seeking a Production Assistant for a varied role that includes packing, quality checks, and inventory management. Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail, physical fitness, and warehouse experience. This position offers a starting salary of £25,500 and provides a path to permanent employment, emphasizing a supportive work environment. It's an excellent opportunity for team players eager to learn new skills.

Qualifications

• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Physical fitness due to manual handling.
• Team player with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Pack and prepare goods according to specifications.
• Verify batch numbers, expiry dates, and product codes.
• Conduct visual quality checks.
• Maintain accurate packing records.
• Support ISO audit activities.
• Collect materials and packaging.
• Operate forklifts or pallet trucks (if certified).
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning and housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Production Assistant – Telford

0800-1700 1 hour for lunch

Temporary to Permanent

Full PPE provided

£25,500 to start

If you would like to work for a small, successful and expanding family business and have a job that is very varied and keep you busy, this is perfect for you!

Job role / duties

• Pack and prepare goods according to specifications and customer orders and ensure all packing activities meet quality standards, safety requirements, and production schedules.
• Verify batch numbers, expiry dates, and product codes.
• Conduct visual quality checks and ensure packaging standards are met.
• Follow SOPs and quality management procedures for all packing activities.
• Maintain accurate packing records and batch documentation.
• Support ISO audit activities and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Follow environmental procedures and support ISO 14001 compliance in packing area.
• Collect materials and packaging from stores.
• Move packed products to storage or dispatch areas.
• Stack and store products safely.
• Operate forklifts or pallet trucks (if certified).
• Assist with changeovers, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment.
• Support stock takes and inventory checks.
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning and housekeeping.
• Complete packing checklists and batch records accurately.
• Record production output and wastage.
• Maintain traceability documentation

To be considered for this role you MUST

• Have proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Be able to follow written/verbal instructions
• Possess good numeracy and literacy
• Be physically fit due to manual handling
• Be a team player
• Want to learn new skills
• Have experience in a warehouse environment
• Possess basic computer skills

This role is UK based and does NOT have sponsorship opportunity

Our process is barrier free and we will ensure you are carefully considered for the role you have applied for. If you have not been successful for this role, please do apply to others or send your CV to [e-mail] with a cover letter explaining what you are looking for and we will do our best to support your search for new employment.

This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire. We also have offices in Stoke, Burton, Derby & Coventry. To find out more, go to www.ethero.co.uk