Production Operative

Escape; Markinch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment is recruiting a Production and Warehouse Operative for an established manufacturing business in Glenrothes. The role involves production, packing, stock control and despatch, with training provided.

You will work standard hours over four days, with flexibility for occasional overtime and cover between 6am and 10pm.

Compensation is £13.80 per hour, with ongoing variety and opportunities to learn new skills.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and a careful approach to your work.
• Basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help across different areas.
• The ability to carry out practical production and warehouse tasks.
• A team-focused approach and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pick and check items against customer orders.
• Prepare, fill and finish products to the required standards.
• Operate production and sewing equipment following training.
• Check product quality, weights and labels for accuracy.
• Pack orders and prepare them for despatch.
• Support stock control and warehouse activities.
• Keep your work area clean, tidy, and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading

Numeracy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Production

Job description

Production and Warehouse Operative

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Location: Glenrothes

Standard working hours

• Monday to Wednesday: 7.45am to 5.55pm
• Thursday: 7.45am to 5.25pm

Looking for a hands‑on role with variety and the opportunity to learn new skills? Escape Recruitment is recruiting a Production and Warehouse Operative on behalf of an established manufacturing business.

With standard hours worked over four days, this role offers the opportunity to build experience across production, packing, stock control and despatch. Training will be provided in the tasks and equipment you will use.

What will you be doing?

• Picking and checking items against customer orders.
• Preparing, filling and finishing products to the required standards.
• Operating production and sewing equipment following training.
• Checking product quality, weights and labels for accuracy.
• Packing orders and preparing them for despatch.
• Supporting stock control and warehouse activities.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe.

What are we looking for?

We would welcome applications from candidates with production, warehouse, packing or manufacturing experience. If you are new to this type of work but keen to learn, we would also like to hear from you.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail and a careful approach to your work.
• Basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help across different areas.
• The ability to carry out practical production and warehouse tasks.
• A team-focused approach and the ability to meet deadlines.

Working hours and flexibility

The standard working week runs Monday to Thursday. Some flexibility may be required for additional cover between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Saturday, along with occasional overtime to meet customer demand.