Production Operative

Thorn Baker Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative for a Chesterfield client. This temporary-to-permanent role involves working in a hands-on production environment with duties like operating machinery, handling materials, and adhering to safety protocols. Pay starts at £12.21 per hour with opportunities for overtime and permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory, production, or warehouse environment.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and physically demanding work.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and feeding raw materials into production lines.
• Completing basic computer input tasks to track materials.
• Conducting manual handling of materials and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual handling

Job description

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Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Operative on behalf our Chesterfield based client

This is a fantastic temporary-to-permanent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in a hands-on production environment.

This role involves working in a dusty, industrial setting, so being comfortable with physical work and wearing full PPE is essential.

Production Operative - Your Role:

• Operating basic machinery and feeding raw materials into automated production lines
• Completing basic computer input tasks to track materials and job progress
• Performing repetitive but vital production processes to support smooth and continuous output
• Conducting manual handling of materials and finished products - items can weigh up to 15kg
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and strictly adhering to Health & Safety procedures at all times

Pay & Shifts:

• £12.21 per hour
• 3-shift rotation pattern:
• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• 10:00pm - 06:00am (night shift not currently in operation, would need to be flexible for this returning)
• Time and a half on Saturdays
• Double time on Sundays
• Opportunity to go permanent

Production Operative: Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a factory, production, or warehouse environment
• You're comfortable with repetitive tasks and physically demanding work
• A strong eye for detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Willing and able to wear a full-face mask (provided) for dust protection
• Reliable, punctual, and a good team player with a proactive attitude

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