Production Operative

Culligan International; Fillongley CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension scheme

Company Sick Pay (after qualifying)

Discounts with Perks at Work

EAP access

Job summary

Culligan is hiring a Production Operative to join the bottling team in Fillongley. The role focuses on keeping lines running efficiently, ensuring products meet high quality standards, and performing routine inspections.

You will operate automated machinery, assist with quality checks, and move materials around the site using a forklift. The position supports a Monday to Friday days pattern with training and safety obligations included.

Qualifications

• Experience on a production line is desirable.
• Ability to carry out routine quality inspections.
• Comfortable operating a forklift and moving materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production machinery following SOPs.
• Carry out product quality inspections to ensure specifications.
• Identify and report minor faults in production processes.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Load/unload materials and move goods with forklift as needed.
• Ensure correct labelling, packaging and storage of products.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with the team to meet targets and deadlines.

Skills

Quality inspection

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift Counterbalance

Job description

Who are we?

Our UK companies are proud to be part of the international Culligan group. We work to provide better water for our customers & consumers around the world. Culligan's complete line of drinking water solutions, water softeners & water filtration systems set the standard in the water industry. Today, Culligan is proud to have provided world-class service and innovative water solutions for the last 80 years. At Culligan, we're committed to delivering state-of-the-art products and water solutions that benefit our customers while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Position Overview

We are searching for a dedicated and hardworking Production Operative to join our Bottling team in Fillongley. This role is vital for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and for maintaining our production lines efficiently.

Hours of work: 8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday

Core Role & Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor automated production machinery in line with standard operating procedures
• Carry out routine product quality inspections to ensure all items meet required specifications and standards
• Identify, report, and where possible rectify minor faults or inconsistencies in production processes
• Maintain accurate production and quality records where required
• Safely operate a forklift truck to move raw materials, finished goods, and waste within the site
• Load and unload materials to and from production lines and storage areas
• Ensure products are correctly labelled, packaged, and stored
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and deadlines
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Additional Information:

• Heavy lifting maybe required
• During peak months, individuals may be expected to work additional hours to maintain service levels & holiday restrictions may apply
• Attend training courses deemed necessary

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on a production line
• FLT Counterbalance trained

• Monday - Friday Days working pattern
• 23 days' holiday + Bank Holidays - increasing with long service
• Company Pension scheme
• Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
• Shopping discounts with Perks at Work
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day

• Employee support network and mental health assistance