Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a market-leading manufacturer in Knottingley, offering a competitive salary of around £36,000, premium overtime rates, and extensive training. Ideal candidates will ensure high-quality production standards, operate automated machinery, and maintain effective quality control. This role includes opportunities for progression within the company and operates on a 4on/4off shift pattern.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Group Personal Pension Plan

33 days Holiday

Discretionary Company Bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working on automated production lines.
• Ability to monitor and report machinery issues.
• Knowledge of quality testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products operating machinery.
• Pack and move heavy products manually.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area.

Skills

Automated production line experience

Troubleshooting machinery

Quality control skills

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC machinery

Job description

E3 Recruitment are supporting a Market Leading Product Manufacturer to recruit Production Operatives, our client have increased their manufacturing capacity, and due to this have brand new shift opportunities available.

As a market leader in their field, they are looking for operatives who will be an asset to their team, be an effective and proactive team member and work towards company expectations and targets.In return, the company will offer industry leading training and progression within the company.

What's in it for you as a Production Operative?

• A highly competitive salary of circa £36,000
• OT Paid at a Premium (1.5x and 2x)
• 33 days Holiday Pro Rata
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Life Assurance scheme
• Hours of work - Days and Night 4on 4off
• Location - Eggborough (Commutable from Pollington, Snaith, Doncaster, Pontefract, Knottingley, Barnsley, Goole and Wakefield)

Requirements as a Production Operative;

• Work on an automated Production line to ensure the manufacture of products and meets established QA Expectations
• Monitoring machinery and reporting issues
• Make manufacturing adjustments and working to 5s principles
• Quality testing of certain batches, reporting any issues that may arise
• Working with SCADA and PLC machines in a state of the art facility

Roles and responsibilities of a Production Operative;

• The production of high-quality products operating production machinery
• The manual packing and movement of heavy products
• Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S's housekeeping and environmental management
• Operations of a range of machines as part of a multi-skilled team
• Full UK Driving Licence needed due to location of site

This position would suit Production Operative, Production Shift Supervisor or Production Operator