Production Operative

Manpower UK; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Manpower UK in Ballymena is recruiting Production Operatives for a hands-on role in a busy manufacturing environment. You will produce precast concrete products safely and efficiently, helping to meet daily targets while maintaining high quality and strict health and safety standards.

Starting at £13.00 per hour with a rise to £13.50 after probation, you’ll also receive a £90 monthly attendance bonus for excellent records.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or similar physically demanding work.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precast concrete products to schedules and quality standards.
• Prepare, assemble, clean and maintain moulds for production.
• Pour, finish and inspect concrete products for quality.
• Follow production plans and complete records accurately.
• Operate production equipment safely and perform manual handling.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety across the area.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Reliability

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Follow instructions

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Overhead Crane Licence

CSR Card

First Aid qualification

Fire Warden training

Job description

This Production Operative role in Ballymena offers a starting rate of £13.00 per hour, rising to £13.50 after successful completion of probation, plus a £90 monthly attendance bonus for excellent attendance records. Working within a manufacturing team producing high-quality precast concrete products, the successful candidate will manufacture items safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while helping achieve daily production targets. The position is temporary and hands-on, requiring practical skills and a strong commitment to health and safety practices. Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, agriculture or other physically demanding work is beneficial. Reliability, teamwork and attention to quality are essential for this role.

Production Operative Location: Ballymena

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting rate of £13.00 per hour
• Pay increase to £13.50 per hour following successful completion of probation
• £90 monthly attendance bonus for employees who maintain excellent attendance records

The Role

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team producing high-quality precast concrete products. This is a hands-on role that will involve working as part of a production team to manufacture products safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving daily production targets while maintaining excellent health and safety practices. Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, agriculture, or other physically demanding environments would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture precast concrete products in line with production schedules and quality requirements.
• Prepare, assemble, clean, and maintain moulds ready for production.
• Pour, finish, and inspect concrete products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow production plans and work instructions to achieve daily targets.
• Carry out manual handling duties and operate production equipment safely.
• Complete quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the production area.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Participate in training, continuous improvement activities, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Support different departments and production areas when required.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, agriculture, or a similar industrial environment.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Strong work ethic with a reliable and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with concrete products.
• Construction or civil engineering experience.
• Ability to read technical or engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and air tools.Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Overhead Crane Licence.
• CSR Card.
• First Aid qualification.
• Fire Warden training.