Production Operative

Glue Resourcing; Long Buckby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Long Buckby seeks motivated individuals for a full-time production role involving operating machinery and conducting quality checks. Ideal candidates are reliable, physically fit, and eager to learn. Experience with forklifts and telehandlers is a plus, but full training is provided. Join a supportive team where your effort is valued and opportunities for development are available.

Benefits

Bonus pay for performance

Development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Physically fit and comfortable working on your feet.
• Willing to learn new machinery and processes.
• Basic PC skills would be great!

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery for a small-scale processing plant.
• Run hourly quality checks on finished products.
• Adjust machinery via PLC panels or on-machine settings.
• Manage simple production paperwork accurately.
• Load/unload raw and finished materials.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Good communicator

Reliable team player

Willing to learn new machinery

Positive attitude

Basic PC skills

Tools

Forklift

Telehandler

Job description

Overview

Location: Long Buckby

Pay: £14.00/hour + £0.50/hour performance bonus

Shifts: Monday to Friday (Apply online only) flexible around start and finish times

Looking for something different? Tired of repetitive warehouse or factory line work? Want to work in a more varied environment, both indoors and outdoors, without constant micromanagement? Join a tight-knit, supportive team where everyone knows your name and effort is appreciated. This is a great opportunity to join a family-run business that invests in its people and values attitude as much as experience. We welcome applications from motivated individuals, whether you're from agriculture, production, manufacturing, food, or even with no experience—as long as you're reliable and eager to learn.

What Youll Do

• Operate and monitor machinery for a small-scale processing plant
• Run hourly quality checks on finished products
• Adjust machinery via PLC panels or on-machine settings
• Assist with minor maintenance and changeovers
• Manage simple production paperwork accurately
• Coordinate with other departments (quality, yard, logistics)
• Load/unload raw and finished materials using a forklift or telehandler (training provided)
• Maintain plant cleanliness and hygiene
• Support in outdoor yard and production tasks as needed

Requirements

• Physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
• Good communicator and reliable team player
• Willing to learn new machinery and processes
• Positive attitude and stable employment history
• Telehandler or forklift experience is a bonus, but full training is provided
• Basic PC skills would be great!

Whats in It for You

• Permanent, full-time role with clear structure and training
• Bonus pay for performance
• Friendly, respectful, no-nonsense environment
• Outdoor and indoor working variety—no production line monotony
• Development opportunities and support from experienced team members

Apply today and take the first step toward a more rewarding and varied production role