Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Production Operative. Responsibilities include operating machinery and manual packing of products. The role offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, with overtime premiums and full training provided. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 6AM to 2PM, with an early finish on Fridays. Ideal candidates should have experience in a production environment, though training is available for those with limited experience.

Benefits

Pay rate of £12.21ph

Overtime paid at a premium

Full training and development

On-going temp to perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to operate production machinery and lift heavy materials.
• Forklift Truck license is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and perform manual packing.
• Conduct manual handling and use mechanical lifting aids.
• Ensure work follows local Health & Safety Standards.

Job description

E3 Recruitment is looking to recruit a Production Operatives, to join a well‑established leading manufacturing business at its facility in the Birtley area of Chester‑Le‑Street.

Within this position, you will be responsible for operating manufacturing machinery and the manual packing of products. Full training is provided for operating machinery specific to this role.

What's in it for you as a Production Operative?

• Pay rate of £12.21ph with overtime paid a premium
• Hours of work : Monday - Friday DAYS ONLY 6AM - 2PM (early finish Friday at 1PM)
• 39 hours a week
• Overtime paid at a premium of 1.5x and 2x
• Location : Birtley
• Full training and development, including FLT license
• On‑going temp to perm opportunity with a well‑established PLC manufacturer.

Duties of Production Operative :

• Manual handling and the use of mechanical lifting aids
• Operating production machinery
• Hand blending
• Cleaning of moulds
• Preparing product mixes
• The manual packing and movement of heavy products
• 5S's general housekeeping
• Work following local Health & Safety Standards.

Requirements of the Production Operative :

• Ideally worked within a production environment
• Operating production machinery and lifting heavy materials
• A Forklift Truck license is desirable but not essential, as tra...