Production Operative

Job Advert; Kettering; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Job Advert in Kettering is seeking a Production Operative to support cleaning and quality control across the production area. You will clean machinery, perform routine quality checks, and help document production activities while adhering to health and safety procedures.

The role requires reliability, punctuality and the ability to work rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment. This position offers rotating shifts (mornings, afternoons, nights) and a pay rate of £14.61 per hour, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG is desirable.
• Experience in a quality-focused environment would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work rotating shifts.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning production areas, machinery and equipment to maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identifying and reporting product defects or quality issues.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
• Supporting production teams with general operational duties.
• Following health & safety procedures and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assisting with manual handling and movement of materials.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working towards daily production targets as part of a team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Reliability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production Operative - Cleaning & Quality Control

Location: Kettering
Hours: Rotating shifts (Mornings: 6:00am - 2:30pm | Afternoons: 2:00pm - 10:30pm | Nights: 10:00pm - 6:30am). Candidates must arrive 15 minutes before each shift for handover.
Pay: £14.61 per hour

Duties of a Production Operative

• Cleaning production areas, machinery and equipment to maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identifying and reporting product defects or quality issues.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
• Supporting production teams with general operational duties.
• Following health & safety procedures and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assisting with manual handling and movement of materials.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working towards daily production targets as part of a team.

What we would like from you

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG is desirable.
• Experience in a quality-focused environment would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work rotating shifts.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.