Production Operative

Manpower (United Kingdom); Ewloe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking a reliable Production Operator to join a busy Deeside manufacturing team. You will support production, operate equipment, and follow health and safety procedures, with full training provided.

This hands-on role suits those with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. The position offers ongoing development opportunities, a competitive rate of pay with shift allowance, and immediate starts for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in labouring, warehouse, or manufacturing preferred but training provided.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and lift heavy objects safely.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment
• Support product filling and manufacturing processes
• Monitor production runs to meet targets
• Identify and report production issues
• Assist in reducing downtime and improving efficiency
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Report equipment faults to maintenance team
• Follow Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures

Skills

Manual handling

Team player

Health and safety

Willing to learn

FLT licence advantageous

Job description

Production Operative

We're looking for reliable, hard-working individuals who are eager to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment. Previous production experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as full training will be provided. We're recruiting for a Production Operator to join a busy production team in Deeside. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, maintaining production output, and ensuring all health, safety, and quality procedures are followed.

• Operating production machinery and equipment
• Supporting product filling and manufacturing processes
• Monitoring production runs to ensure targets and deadlines are achieved
• Identifying and reporting potential production issues or bottlenecks
• Assisting in reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency
• Completing production documentation accurately
• Reporting equipment faults and breakdowns to the maintenance team
• Following all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous labouring, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or other physically demanding work experience
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting duties safely
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong awareness of health and safety in the workplace
• The ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• A valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence or previous FLT experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What's in it for You?

• Competitive rate of pay, including shift allowance
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

Whether you're an experienced Production Operative or have a background in labouring, warehouse work, construction, recycling, logistics, or another hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you. Full training will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity to develop a long-term career within a successful manufacturing business in Deeside.