Production Operative

Your Recruiters; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Free on site parking

Training and development opportunities

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Your Recruiters is recruiting for a hands-on Production Operative in North Hampshire. The role involves operating production and packaging machinery, packing products for storage and dispatch, and moving materials with a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.

You will follow strict health, safety and quality procedures throughout the day. The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, forklift training, and a practical, reliable approach to busy environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing or similar environments.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck training is essential; refresher training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging machinery.
• Pack, seal and prepare products for storage and dispatch.
• Move materials with Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Follow health, safety and quality procedures at all times.
• Maintain clean and organised working areas.
• Provide support across manufacturing processes when required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift Counterbalance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Production Operative

Location: North Hampshire

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

We're recruiting for a manufacturing business in North Hampshire looking for a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join its team.

This is a varied, hands on role involving production, packing, machinery operation and forklift duties. You'll play an important part in ensuring products are prepared to the correct standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

The position would suit someone who enjoys practical work, is comfortable working in a busy manufacturing setting and takes pride in getting the job done properly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating production and packaging machinery.
• Packing, sealing and preparing products for storage and dispatch.
• Using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials and finished goods.
• Handling and moving materials, including occasional lifting of bags weighing up to 25kg.
• Completing basic production checks and accurate records.
• Supporting other areas of the manufacturing process when required.
• Keeping machinery, equipment and working areas clean and organised.
• Following health, safety and quality procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing or a similar environment.
• Previous Counterbalance Forklift Truck training is essential. Current, expired or internally issued licences are all accepted, with refresher training provided.
• Comfortable undertaking physical and repetitive work.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• A reliable, practical and hardworking attitude.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Environment

This is a hands on manufacturing position that requires a good level of physical activity throughout the day.

The role involves working in areas where full protective clothing and respiratory equipment, including a breathing mask, must be worn for extended periods.

You'll also need to be comfortable standing for long periods, handling materials and following strict safety procedures.

Appropriate training and equipment will be provided.

What's on Offer?

• £27,000 starting salary.
• Permanent, full time employment.
• Monday to Friday daytime hours.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Free on site parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment.

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Every applicant receives a response, with feedback provided to those interviewed