Production Operative

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Crook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd is recruiting Production Operatives for an established manufacturer specialising in precision-engineered components. The role is in a specialist production environment where quality and accuracy are essential.

You will operate production machinery, perform quality checks, handle materials, and work to safety procedures while meeting daily targets. The position features a rotating shift pattern (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm) and a 38-hour week with training provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating machinery or working with production equipment.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to carry out quality checks accurately.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and SOPs.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to manufacture components in line with procedures and production targets.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Prepare, handle and process raw materials and components throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production processes and report equipment faults, defects or irregularities to supervisors.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Complete production paperwork and record quality checks accurately.
• Work to production deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identify and report defective products and separate non-conforming items from approved products.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve daily production targets and maintain consistent product quality.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Handle finished products carefully to prevent damage and prepare them for the next stage of production or dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspections

Machinery operation

Following SOPs

Health and safety

Teamwork

Reliable and punctual

Willingness to learn

Job description

What's in it for you

• Competitive hourly pay: Starting at £13.82 per hour, increasing with service.
• Pay progression: £15.92 per hour after 6 months and £17.03 per hour after 12 months.
• 38-hour working week.
• Rotating shift pattern: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist production environment.

The business

Westray Recruitment is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of our client, an established manufacturer specialising in manufacturing components. The business operates within a specialist manufacturing environment, supplying precision-engineered products where quality, consistency and attention to detail are essential.

Due to production requirements, we are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join the team and contribute to the manufacture of high-quality components.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will play an important role in the manufacturing process, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Operating production machinery and equipment to manufacture components in line with company procedures and production targets.
• Carrying out quality inspections to ensure products meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Preparing, handling and processing raw materials and components throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitoring production processes and reporting equipment faults, defects or irregularities to supervisors.
• Following health and safety procedures to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Completing production paperwork and recording quality checks accurately.
• Working to production deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identifying and reporting defective products and separating non-conforming items from approved products.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and keeping the work area clean and organised.
• Working effectively as part of a team to achieve daily production targets and maintain consistent product quality.
• Following standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Handling finished products carefully to prevent damage and prepare them for the next stage of production or dispatch.

The Person

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating machinery or working with production equipment, although training may be provided.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to carry out quality checks accurately.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• A strong commitment to health and safety within the workplace.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet daily targets.
• A willingness to learn new processes and develop skills within a specialist manufacturing setting.
• The flexibility to work the rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.