Production Operative

HR GO Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is hiring a Production Operative in Crewe, Cheshire. This hands-on role involves manufacturing paste and powder formulations to set customer orders with accuracy and attention to detail.

Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm (24 hours initially increasing to 40 hours). Pay is £13–£13.75 per hour on a temporary contract, site-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment (mixing preferred).
• Confident weighing ingredients and following recipes, formulas, or batch instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of workload.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable with repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients to specified formulations/tolerances
• Prepare, mix and blend powder mixes and paste formulations in line with work instructions
• Follow batch records, production schedules and SOPs to ensure consistent output
• Monitor quality during production and report any deviations or issues promptly
• Complete production paperwork accurately (e.g., batch sheets, checks, traceability records)
• Maintain a clean, organised work area to required hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Handle materials safely and use equipment correctly, reporting defects/faults
• Work independently to meet daily targets and deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting better ways of working where appropriate

Skills

Production/manufacturing experience

Weighing ingredients

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Independent work

Organised, proactive

Job description

Production Operative

Job Reference: EJ30091253

Manufacturing and Production Crewe, Cheshire £13 - £13.75 per hour Temporary

Job Title: Production Operative
Summary: Hands‑on production role manufacturing paste and powder products to set formulations for customer orders and stock, where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm (24 hours initially increasing to 40 hours)

Pay: £13-13.75 per hour

Location: Crewe

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients to specified formulations/tolerances

• Prepare, mix and blend powder mixes and paste formulations in line with work instructions

• Follow batch records, production schedules and SOPs to ensure consistent output

• Monitor quality during production and report any deviations or issues promptly

• Complete production paperwork accurately (e.g., batch sheets, checks, traceability records)

• Maintain a clean, organised work area to required hygiene and Health & Safety standards

• Handle materials safely and use equipment correctly, reporting defects/faults

• Work independently to meet daily targets and deadlines while maintaining accuracy

• Support continuous improvement by suggesting better ways of working where appropriate

Person Specification (About You)

Essential

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment (mixing preferred)

• Confident weighing ingredients and following recipes, formulas, or batch instructions

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance

• Able to work independently and take ownership of workload

• Organised, proactive, and comfortable with repetitive tasks

Desirable

• Health & Safety training/qualification

• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, feed, supplement, or similar manufacturing

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401