Production Operative

First Base; Dunball; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base is seeking a Production Operative for a temp-to-perm role in Bridgwater. You will inspect products, operate various production machinery, and set up tooling for runs while following SOPs and maintaining quality throughout the process.

You will ensure accurate paperwork, maintain a clean workspace, and adapt to different production areas as needed, all while upholding health, safety, and attendance standards in a full-time, permanent-capable position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail are essential.
• Understanding of how quality impacts business operations.
• Ability to understand and complete paperwork accurately.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexible and able to learn new skills and processes.
• Excellent communication skills are important.
• Strong health and safety mindset is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of all products.
• Operate production machinery including weighing, mixing, and pressing equipment.
• Set up tooling for production runs.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process.
• Follow production paperwork and SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Be flexible and willing to transfer to other production areas as needed.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance.
• Work well under deadline pressure.

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Health and safety mindset

Effective communication

Willing to learn

Paperwork accuracy

Job description

Production Operative (Temp to Perm)

Location: Bridgwater

Hours: Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday 8am until 4.30pm with a 1pm finish on a Friday

Salary: £12.71 per hour + daily bonus

Key Responsibilities of a Production Operative

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of all products.
• Operate various production machinery, including weighing, mixing, and pressing equipment.
• Set up tooling for production runs.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process.
• Carry out all operations as outlined in production paperwork and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a clean and organised work area at all times.
• Work flexibly and be willing to be transferred to other production areas as needed.
• Perform all work activities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of punctuality and attendance.
• Work well under the pressure of deadlines.

Key Skills of a Production Operative

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• An understanding of how quality impacts business operations.
• The ability to understand and complete paperwork accurately.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexible with the ability to learn new skills and adapt to new processes.
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong health and safety mindset