Production Operative

Pertemps Tm; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Back-shift pay 20%

Four-day week

8am-6pm

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a Production Operative near Carlisle to support the manufacture of high-quality composite panels. You will join a busy production team, following safety procedures and contributing to a clean, organised work environment.

Your role includes operating production equipment, recording production data, reporting faults and working with maintenance and QA to meet targets. A four-day week, 8am–6pm shifts, and an own car for commuting are on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete accurate records.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and the importance of following procedures.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability and a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to use initiative, stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and support colleagues where needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently following training.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and minimise waste and rework.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including toolbox talks and team briefings.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Complete production records and basic computer entries accurately.
• Report equipment faults and quality issues promptly.
• Work closely with production colleagues, maintenance and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement and help the team meet production targets.
• Undertake further training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Timekeeping

Adaptability

Initiative

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Are you hands-on, reliable and keen to be part of a busy production team? We are working with a valued client near Carlisle to recruit a Production Operative to support the manufacture of high-quality composite panels. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with factory experience who takes pride in their work, follows safety procedures and enjoys working as part of a team.

The Role

Working alongside the production team, you will help ensure the efficient manufacture of quality products while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production equipment safely and efficiently following the appropriate training.
• Ensuring products meet required quality standards and minimising waste and rework.
• Following health and safety procedures, including attending toolbox talks and team briefings.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Completing production records and basic computer entries accurately.
• Reporting equipment faults and quality issues promptly.
• Working closely with production colleagues, maintenance and quality teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement and helping the team meet production targets.
• Undertaking further training to develop your skills and knowledge.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working in a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete accurate records.
• A strong awareness of health and safety and the importance of following procedures.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability and a flexible approach to work.
• The ability to use your initiative, stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• A willingness to learn new equipment and support colleagues where needed.

Knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, would be beneficial.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary of £27,341 - £30,643 per annum.
• Additional 20% back-shift payment.
• A four-day working week, Monday to Thursday.
• Working hours of 8am-6pm.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a manufacturing environment.

Important information:

Due to the location of the site, you will need your own car to travel to and from work.