Production Operative

The Best Connection; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives in Hitchin. The role involves measuring raw materials, running production machines, and ensuring safety standards. Successful candidates will receive training and have the opportunity for permanent contracts after the trial period. Competitive pay rates with overtime options are included.

Benefits

28 days Paid Annual Leave

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

24 hour consultant contact

Qualifications

• Ability to measure materials accurately.
• Experience in operating machinery preferred.
• Understanding of health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate measurements of raw materials.
• Set up and run machines for production.
• Report faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean workstation.

Skills

Correct measurement of raw materials

Machine operation

Fault reporting

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Our client based in the heart of the Hitchin industrial estate is currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join its growing team. Working with experienced members of staff, Successful candidates will be provided with full training on the production operative role from start to finish with regular opportunities to develop and gain a permanent contract after successful trial period.

Location

• Hitchin

Job Duties

• Correctly measuring quantities of raw materials to include in batch production
• Setting up & running machines to produce customer orders
• Notifying engineeers of any faults to minimise production downtime
• Maintaining a clean work station in line with company guidelines
• Working to company Health & safety standards at all times

Working Hours

• Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 on a weekly rotating basis
• Regular overtime available both during the week and at weekends paid at a premium

Pay Rates

• £12.25 for the first 40 hours worked Monday - Friday increasing to £13.62 per hour after 12 weeks continuous service
• £18.38 per hour after 40+ hours worked per week
• £24.50 per hour for all hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays

Benefits

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• 24 hour contact with consultants

Benefits & Requirements

• Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Canteen
• Overtime Available