Production Operative

Prime Appointments Ltd; Little Clacton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,000-£28,500

Permanent contract

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Bonus up to 20% of basic salary

Pension

Additional holiday entitlement with **

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Company benefits

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking a Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing company. You will work permanent, full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, contributing to the delivery of sustainable, recyclable products for UK projects.

The role involves operating machinery, cutting materials, and preparing finished goods for dispatch. Prior production experience, practical skills and a strong safety focus are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing and production.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Comfortable working with machinery.
• Good practical skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and a good team player.
• Positive attitude towards health and safety.
• Physically fit with ability to stand and lift heavy panels.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and cutting materials to required sizes.
• Operating machinery including production saws.
• Using hand tools and power tools.
• Preparing materials and products for production.
• Loading, stacking, wrapping and palletising finished goods.
• Taking photos of completed work using a company tablet.
• Checking machinery and reporting issues.
• Keeping production area clean and tidy.
• Following health and safety procedures and wearing PPE.
• Working as part of a team to ensure production runs smoothly.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery operation

Tools

Machinery operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Production Operative - £26,000 - £28,500 per annum

Permanent | Full-time | Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Prime Appointments are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based in Clacton-on-Sea. This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of £26,000 - £28,500 per annum, working Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be joining an established manufacturing business producing sustainable, recyclable products used in projects across the UK.

This Production Operative role will involve working within the factory, operating machinery, cutting materials, using hand and power tools and preparing finished products for dispatch. Previous experience in production, manufacturing or factory work is preferred.

What's on Offer:

• £26,000 - £28,500 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
• 33 days annual holiday, including bank holidays.
• Potential annual bonus of up to 20% of basic salary.
• Workplace pension.
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Additional company benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

Production Operative Duties:

• Measuring and cutting materials to the required sizes.
• Operating machinery, including various production saws.
• Using hand tools and power tools.
• Preparing materials and products for production.
• Loading, stacking, wrapping and palletising finished goods.
• Taking photos of completed work using a company tablet.
• Checking machinery and reporting any issues.
• Keeping the production area clean and tidy.
• Following health and safety procedures and wearing the correct PPE.
• Working as part of a team to ensure production runs smoothly.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing and production environment.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Comfortable working with machinery (training can be provided where required).
• Good practical skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and a good team player.
• A positive attitude towards health and safety.
• Physically fit, as the role involves standing for long periods and lifting heavy panels.