Production Operative

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative - Nights in Ledbury for a temporary role of approximately 2 weeks. You will work Thursday to Sunday, 6:00pm–6:00am on-site, performing visual inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach, excellent attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced production environment. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• A practical and hands-on approach.
• Strong focus on quality.
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive visual inspection work.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts (Thu-Sun, 6:00pm–6:00am).
• Based in, or able to reliably commute to Ledbury.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspecting incoming produce against quality standards.
• Identifying and removing unsuitable items to maintain quality.
• Ensuring only compliant produce progresses through production.
• Working efficiently on inspection tables and maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Practical hands-on

Quality focus

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced

Night shift experience

Job description

Production Operative - Nights

Location: Ledbury
Pay: Competitive hourly rate
Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 6:00pm - 6:00am
Contract: Temporary, initially for approximately 2 weeks
Working Pattern: On-site, night shifts

Are you reliable, hands-on and someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards? Do you have a good eye for detail and feel comfortable working within a busy, fast-paced production environment?

Hewett Recruitment is currently looking for a Production Operative - Nights to join a well-established manufacturing business based in the Ledbury area.

This is a practical, hands-on position working as part of an experienced production team. A key part of the role will involve visually inspecting incoming products, ensuring it meets the required quality standards and removing anything unsuitable before it progresses further through the production process.

This would be a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within production, manufacturing, quality inspection, food production, packing or a similar hands-on environment. Previous experience is advantageous, although candidates with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach are also encouraged to apply.

Duties will include:

• Visually inspecting incoming produce against required quality standards
• Identifying and removing any unsuitable or poor-quality items
• Ensuring only produce meeting the required standard progresses through production
• Working efficiently on production inspection tables
• Maintaining a consistently high level of attention throughout the shift
• Following established quality and production procedures
• Identifying and reporting any quality concerns
• Working closely with the wider production team to maintain an efficient workflow
• Maintaining high standards of quality within a fast-paced environment
• Keeping work areas clean, safe and organised
• Following relevant health & safety and hygiene procedures
• Completing work accurately throughout the 12-hour night shift

What we are looking for:

• Excellent attention to detail
• A practical and hands-on approach
• A strong focus on quality
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive visual inspection work
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality
• Reliable and punctual approach to work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment
• Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts
• Available to work Thursday to Sunday, 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Based in, or able to reliably commute to, Ledbury

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for immediate temporary night-shift work within an established production environment.