Production Operative

Manpower UK Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Production Operator in Abingdon. In this role, you will manage plant and equipment in a concrete block manufacturing environment, ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a factory setting, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to following safety procedures. The role offers a competitive salary plus benefits including a pension and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension

27 days holiday

Local productivity bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working in a factory setting preferred.
• Willingness to attend training and development opportunities.
• Commitment to following internal policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a strong safety culture for yourself and your colleagues.
• Complete and sign control documentation daily.
• Flag any quality issues promptly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent)

Job description

Production Operator - Block Manufacturing

Location: Milton Park Reports To: Production Supervisor

About the Role

Join a dynamic team in a concrete block manufacturing environment that serves both commercial and housing markets. As a Production Operator, you'll be trained to safely and efficiently manage a variety of plant and equipment—ensuring that both quality and customer satisfaction remain top priorities.

You'll play a vital part in producing high-quality concrete blocks by operating batching, manufacturing, packaging machinery, and mobile plant. A comprehensive training program will support your journey.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Health & Safety

• Uphold a strong safety culture for yourself and your colleagues
• Follow all site safety procedures and legal requirements
• Report safety concerns and unsafe conditions immediately
• Adhere strictly to risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Keep PPE and tools well-maintained and report any defects
• Ensure guarding on machinery is in place and functional
• Follow permit-to-work procedures for high-risk tasks

Quality Systems

• Complete and sign control documentation daily
• Follow specified quality procedures for all production processes
• Flag any quality issues promptly
• Help foster a culture of sustainability within the plant

About You

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Excellent communicators with a proactive attitude
• Safety-conscious with awareness of relevant legislation
• Organised and capable of maintaining a clean, efficient work environment
• Able to work independently or within a team
• Willing to be trained on all manufacturing equipment
• Effective problem-solvers with a flexible, can-do mindset

What You'll Need

• Basic literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent)
• Experience working in a factory setting preferred
• Prior teamwork experience
• Willingness to attend training and development opportunities
• Commitment to following internal policies and legal requirements, including anti-fraud, health and safety, and HR policies

£27,820.79 per annum plus shift allowance £6032.94 per annum & local productivity bonus, company pension and 27 days holiday. Working 4 on/4 off days working pattern average of 42 hours per week, 06.00-18.00 with an hour for lunch. If this looks like it could be your next career move, please upload an up-to-date CV and a Manpower representative will be in touch with you shortly.