Production Operative

Fox Resourcing & Recruitment Ltd; Desborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Fox Resourcing & Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Production Operator for Desborough in a full-time, permanent role within corrugated packaging. You will operate production machinery, load materials, and perform quality checks to meet daily targets.

Training is provided, with shift rotations including days and nights. The role emphasizes safety, team collaboration, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a good work ethic and attendance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to processes.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Flexible to rotating shifts and varying start times.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Set up and prepare machinery for production.
• Load and handle raw materials.
• Carry out quality checks throughout production.
• Ensure products meet specifications and daily targets.
• Identify and report machinery or production issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Good work ethic

Attendance

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Health & safety procedures

Flexible shifts

Job description

Production Operator - Corrugated Packaging

Location: Desborough

Salary: £13.34 per hour (days) - £14.66 per hour (nights)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern

Training requirement: must be able to complete training on double days until January; training is still paid at night rate.

• Week 1: 6:00am-2:00pm (Monday to Friday)
• Week 2: 2:00pm-10:00pm (Monday to Friday)
• Night shift: 10:00pm-6:00am (Monday to Friday)

The Role

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for operating production machinery and helping to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Setting and preparing machinery for production.
• Loading and handling raw materials.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Ensuring products meet customer and company specifications.
• Working to daily production targets.
• Identifying and reporting any machinery or production issues.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team.

About You

We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals who are keen to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operating, paper, printing or corrugated packaging would be advantageous, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

• A good work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.
• A flexible approach to working rotating shifts.

What We Offer

• £13.34 per hour - 14.66 per hour
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Rotating double-day shifts and night shifts
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to develop within the packaging/manufacturing industry.
• A stable working environment.
• Company benefits and holiday entitlement.

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity in manufacturing and would like to develop your skills within the corrugated packaging industry, we would love to hear from you.