Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Operative to join their team in a friendly working environment. This role involves operating production machinery and manual packing of products, with full training provided. You will play a key role in ensuring the production of high-quality products while adhering to health and safety standards. Enjoy industry-leading benefits, including a competitive salary, excellent holiday allowance, and a supportive workplace culture. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance Scheme 3x Salary

Company Sick Pay

Excellent Holiday Allowance - 264 hours

Overtime pay at 1.5x and 2x

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment operating machinery.
• Strong health and safety awareness in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to create high-quality products.
• Manual packing and movement of heavy products.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Machinery Operation

Manual Packing

Job description

This Production Operative vacancy is working with a leading UK manufacturer. Within this position, you will be responsible for operating manufacturing machinery and, at times, the manual packing of products. Full training is provided for operating machinery specific to this role.

Based in the Borough Green area, the position is offered on a permanent basis with industry-leading benefits within a friendly working environment.

What's in it for you as Production Operative:

• A Salary of circa £38,868
• OT at 1.5x and 2x
• Location - Sevenoaks (Commutable from Borough Green, Maidstone, Tonbridge, or Sittingbourne)
• Hours of Work: Days and Nights rotation
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme 3x Salary
• Company Sick Pay
• 42 hours per week
• Excellent Holiday Allowance - 264 hours

Key responsibilities as a Production Operative:

• The production of high-quality products operating production machinery
• The manual packing and movement of heavy products
• Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S's housekeeping and environmental management
• Operations of a range of machines as part of a multi-skilled team
• Ensure areas are inspected/maintained in accordance with local Health & Safety Standards and work within Standard Safe Operating Procedures

Essential Skills as a Production Operative:

• We are looking for 5 years of previous experience as a Production Operative working within a manufacturing environment operating machinery.
• An excellent level of health and safety awareness in the workplace, capable of working in a safe and efficient manner

This position would suit Production Operative, Process Operator, Machine Operative, or Production Operator.