Production/Machine Operative

Straight Forward Recruitment Limited; Diss; On-site; GBP 39,950,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Job summary

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd is seeking reliable Production Operatives to join our client’s manufacturing team. You will work in a two-person production pair, rotating between two machines and covering 18:00–06:00 shifts, with 3-hour rotations.

You will operate machinery, load raw materials, pack, label, and perform quality checks, while keeping areas clean and following health and safety procedures. Previous production experience is preferred but not essential; physical work and night

Qualifications

• Previous production, manufacturing or machine-operating experience preferred but not essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Physically fit with ability to stand and move for long periods.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Work as part of a 2-person team to maintain continuous production.
• Rotate between two machines every 3 hours to share workload.
• Load raw materials into machinery as required.
• Carry out quality checks on finished products and pack/label accordingly.
• Keep production areas clean and tidy and follow health & safety procedures.
• Complete required production records and work to production targets.

Skills

Machine operating

Teamwork

Quality checks

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Safety procedures

Job description

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd are looking for reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our client’s manufacturing team.

Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Hours: 18:00 – 06:00

You will work as part of a 2-person production team, with each operative responsible for running a machine. There are two machines and operatives will rotate between the two machines every 3 hours to share the workload.

The role involves operating machinery, loading raw materials, packing finished products, labelling and carrying out quality checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Work as part of a 2-person team to maintain continuous production.
• Rotate between the fast and slow machines every 3 hours.
• Load raw materials into the machinery as required.
• Use the provided lifting aid to assist with handling 25kg bags.
• Monitor machinery and report any faults or issues.
• Carry out quality checks on finished products.
• Pack finished products into boxes according to production requirements.
• Label boxes correctly and ensure the correct product and quantity are recorded.
• Identify and remove defective or damaged products.
• Keep the production and packing areas clean and tidy.
• Follow all company health & safety and production procedures.
• Complete required production records and paperwork.
• Work to agreed production targets and quality standards.
• Carry out other reasonable production duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous production, manufacturing or machine-operating experience is preferred but not essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with standing, movement and manual handling.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Comfortable working night shifts.
• Able to follow instructions and health & safety procedures.
• Willing to undertake manual handling duties, with lifting equipment provided.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on and physically active manufacturing role. You will be required to stand for extended periods, move around the production area, pack finished products and load raw materials.

The production environment can be noisy due to operating machinery and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.

25kg bags of raw material will need to be loaded into the machine, with a lifting aid provided to assist with this task. Full training will be provided on the safe use of the equipment and manual handling procedures.

Full training will be provided, so previous manufacturing experience is not essential for the right candidate.

Rate of Pay

£14.10 per Hour