Production Operative

Thorn Baker Industrial; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial is seeking Production Operatives for a busy Clowne site near Chesterfield. This is a hands-on role involving physical, repetitive tasks in a production environment with potential for permanent employment based on performance.

Your duties will include training across stages of the production process, manual handling, and operating basic machinery while strictly following mixing procedures and safety rules.

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

Job description

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Clowne, Chesterfield

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