Production Operative

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Chesterfield, Clowne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety Boots

Hi Vis

Glasses

Masks provided

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking Production Operatives for a hands-on role in a busy production environment. The position involves manual handling, machine operation, and following specific mixing procedures to ensure accurate product formulation.

Shifts run Monday to Thursday from 05:45 to 14:30 and Friday from 05:45 to 11:00, with standard and enhanced rate pay. This temporary role offers potential for permanent employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding and repetitive work
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures
• Able to work with manual handling and lifting

Responsibilities

• Filling bags with product (up to 25kg)
• Loading and unloading goods
• Stacking, lifting and shifting materials
• Operating basic machinery safely
• Following production specifications and mix instructions
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the area

Skills

Physically fit

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Type: Temporary / Temp to Perm (Full-Time)

About the Role

We are currently seeking hard working and reliable Production Operatives to join our client's growing team. This is a hands-on, physical role within a busy production environment, ideal for individuals who are looking for a stable, manual role with potential for permanent employment.

As a Production Operative, you will be trained across multiple stages of the production process. The position involves manual handling, machine operation, and following specific mixing procedures to ensure accurate product formulation.

The Hours/ Shift Patterns

• Monday - Thursday - 05:45am - 2:30pm
• Friday - 05:45am - 11:00am

PPE Required

• Safety Boots, Hi Vis
• Glasses, airflow masks will be provided by client

Pay Rates

• Standard Rate: £13.80 per hour
• Time and a Half: £20.70 per hour
• Double Time: £27.60 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Filling bags with product (up to 25kg per bag)
• Loading and unloading goods
• Stacking, lifting, and shifting materials
• Operating basic machinery safely
• Following production specifications and mix instructions
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety within the working area

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be switched on, proactive, and dependable
• Be comfortable with physically demanding and repetitive work
• Prefer a hands-on role over desk-based or mentally intensive tasks
• Be open to temporary work with the potential for a permanent role based on performance
• Show strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Next Steps

• One of the Thorn Baker team will be in touch within 24hrs