Production Operative

QS Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in science seeks an experienced Production Operative for ongoing work in Hinckley. Responsibilities include weighing, preparing mixtures, and maintaining quality standards. This role offers immediate start, competitive pay, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Accrued holiday up to 28 days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to communicate instructions and guidelines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and preparing mixtures according to guidelines.
• Packaging products and assisting quality control.
• Performing manufacturing operations without supervision.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Are you an experienced Production Operative looking for ongoing work in the Hinckley area?
We are looking for an experienced Production Operative to join our team and support our client who are experts in science.
Your job role as a production operative is vital to the operation and your day-to-day duties will be varied throughout the week.

Job tasks to include:
• Weighing, preparing the mixture
• Prepares and uses raw materials in compliance with instructions and manufacturing guidelines to produce finished products
• Package products according to standards
• Performs sampling in accordance with instructions
• Assist quality control to maintain standards
• Perform manufacturing operations and packaging without direct supervision. Self-monitoring quality and safety.
• Complete wrapping and palletisation alongside other logistical and dispatch duties
• Stock checks
• Detect anomalies
• Applies waste management according to guidelines

About you:
You will be from a similar background of working within a laboratory/warehouse environment. You will be an excellent communicator both verbally and written. Be able to work using your own initiative but also work well as a valued team player. We are looking for someone who wants long term ongoing work with the opportunity to progress. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and have real career progression.

Duration: This position comes with an immediate start following a successful interview and offers ongoing work.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: You will be paid a competitive £13.25 per hour.Holiday is accrued up to 28 days per year, pro rata.Please note, we do not provide Visa sponsorships.

Working Hours: This is a 4 day week working Monday to Thursday between the hours of 08:30am – 17:00pm. You will get a 45 minute unpaid lunch break meaning you are paid for 31 hours per week.

Closing Date: 20250625

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role is required. You must be able to understand and communicate instructions and guidelines to meet standards.
If you would like to be considered for this position, you must attach your most recent CV.