Production Operative

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operative based in Huntingdon. This role involves setting up machinery, quality control, and handling materials. The salary ranges from £32,200 to £35,000 plus benefits including paid breaks, overtime pay, 28 days holiday, and a pension scheme. Candidates should have a strong technical aptitude and the ability to work shifts.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Overtime pay

28 days holiday

Free vend refreshments

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Medicash insurance

Employee assistance program

Retail discount scheme

On-site parking

Recognition scheme

Referral program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing operations is advantageous.
• Ability to quickly learn machinery setup processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure production quality.

Responsibilities

• Setup machines for production runs.
• Safely handle and load materials.
• Install and adjust cutting tools as per specifications.
• Conduct quality control checks.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of machinery.
• Identify and escalate technical issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Shift work adaptability

Job description

Overview

Production Operative

£32,200 to £35,000 plus benefits

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup, preparing the machine for the next production run by setting up the equipment, ensuring it is ready for the next job.
• Material Handling, by safely loading and securing the appropriate printed materials, onto the machine, ensuring it is ready for operation.
• Tool Installation, installing and adjusting the necessary cutting tools and components according to job specifications, ensuring precision and accuracy.
• Quality Control, thorough quality checks to verify that all components are correctly aligned and that the machine is ready for a flawless production run.
• Routine cleaning and maintenance tasks for the machinery to ensure proper functioning and minimise downtime.
• Identify and address any technical issues or malfunctions during the production process, escalating complex problems to Management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing operation or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to machinery setup processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct any issues that may affect production quality.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Used to working a shift pattern.

Hours of Work

Lates, Earlies, Nights rotation 10-6 Sunday to Thursday / 6-2 / 2-10 Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Up to 30-minute paid break during shift
• Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked - premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded
• 28 days holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup
• Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Aviva Company pension scheme
• Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employee referral programme

Location

Based in Huntingdon

How to apply

For more details on the Production Operative please contact Lisa Parsons