Production Operative

Orange Cat Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operative for a full-time role in Daventry. Responsibilities include quality inspections, defect identification, and setup of machinery. Candidates should have experience in production environments and a keen eye for detail. The position offers competitive salary, 24 days holiday, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee perks and product discounts

Free weekly fruit

Annual health checks

Qualifications

• Experience working in printing/production or manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Ability to follow procedures, manuals, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual and physical inspections of printed materials.
• Identify and report defects such as misregistration or colour variation.
• Set up multiple slitter units and run a visual inspection unit.

Skills

Printing/production experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Daventry
Salary: £25,700
Hours: Double Days (Monday to Thursday - 06:00 till 13:45 or 13:30 till 21:15 and Friday - 06:00 till 11:30 or 11:15 till 17:00)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Carrying out visual and physical inspections of printed materials for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identifying and reporting any defects such as misregistration, colour variation, smudging, or incorrect content.
• Setting up multiple slitter units.
• Setting up and running a 100% visual inspection unit.
• Splicing rolls together in line with customer specifications.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in printing/production or manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Ability to follow procedures, manuals, and quality standards.
• Good teamwork skills and a safety-first mindset.
• Basic computer skills.

Desirable:

• Previous quality control or print inspection experience.
• Familiarity with defect detection tools.
• Ability to read and interpret job specs, artwork, and production instructions.

What\'s in it for You

• Competitive salary.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture.
• Employee perks and product discounts.
• Free weekly fruit and annual health checks.

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