Production Operative

Gi Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established packaging manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a Production Operative on a permanent contract. The role involves operating machine-lines, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining quality records. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in production roles and be capable of handling heavy materials. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate along with overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Overtime pay

Pay increase after training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to lift heavy items (up to 25kg).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine-lines for production.
• Follow Health & Safety and quality guidelines.
• Pack and warehouse products as per specifications.
• Maintain clean work areas and report faults.

Skills

Operating extrusion and conversion machine-lines

Health & Safety compliance

Product packaging and checking

Record keeping

Cleaning machinery

Job description

We currently recruiting for 5 Production Operative on a Permanent contract to work for a well established packaging manufacturing company based in Bingley BD16

PAY RATES: £13.72 PHR
Overtime is paid (at 1.5 times pay) when available
PAY INCREASE reviewed once training has been completed
Contribution company pension scheme

Shifts
4 on 4 off, 2-day, 2-night, 4 day-off, 12 hours per shift

Requirements of the role
* Operate extrusion and conversion machine-lines including loading and
removing 25kg product rolls from the machine, packaging, checking, recording
and filling raw material bins.
* Follow company Health & Safety, Hygiene and Quality rules as laid out in the employee handbook.
* Follow work procedures and ensure you are fully trained in the safe systems of work.
* Blend and mix all raw materials or use ready produced films as required by job card details.
* Operate the conversion, bagging machine/s and extrusion lines (to the level of your training), producing film and bags to the detailed specifications on Job Cards.
* Pack and warehouse products according to the requirements of the customer, job card and your shift supervisor.
* Make sure machine operation is clean and running at speeds to maximise job production, quality and accuracy.
* Make sure that rejects are removed from the system and are cut-up for recycling.
* Make sure that production records (quality checks, roll/box weight and quantity) are timely and accurately kept.
* Keep machinery and your work area in clean order, and report any machinery or product faults to your supervisor for further action.
*Overtime may be required to cover holidays and other absence.

If you are interested and have previous experience experience, please email your CV

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Production Operative

Company:

Gi Group

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted:

Jul 30th 2025

Closes:

Aug 30th 2025

Sector:

Manufacturing & Surveying

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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