Production Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Safety footwear

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group is seeking Production Operatives for a hands-on role in a busy Clowne production facility. The position is temporary with potential for permanent employment and involves manual handling, machine operation, and following mixing procedures to ensure product quality.

Shifts run Monday to Thursday 05:45–14:30 and Friday 05:45–11:00, with PPE provided. Pay rates start at £13.80 per hour, rising to time-and-a-half (£20.70) and double-time (£27.60) for overtime.

Qualifications

• Able to perform manual handling and lifting (up to 25 kg).
• Capable of working in a busy production environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.

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.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Attention to detail

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

Next Steps

• One of the Thorn Baker team will be in touch within 24hrs
• Registration
• Interview for the position

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