Production Operative

Industria Personnel Services; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the distribution sector is seeking a Production Operative for a temporary full-time position in Nuneaton. The role requires maintaining safety standards, operating machinery, and contributing to continuous improvement. Candidates should have previous manufacturing experience and the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions. The position offers opportunities for skills development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and quality control methods.
• Demonstrate initiative and resolve issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.
• Inspect machinery and perform quality control checks.
• Identify and report equipment issues to the team lead.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Decision making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Job Content

Health, Safety & Environmental

* Maintains good housekeeping standards in accordance with HOKE and the 6S system of work.

* Complies with a safe method of working, adhering to relevant policies and procedures, reporting any potential unsafe practices or hazards

Continuous Improvement and Production Key Performance Indicators

* Assists with the training to ensure continuous improvement of colleagues and ensuring documentation is updated regularly

* proactively contributing towards their own skills and self-development

* Follow local procedures to maintain company compliance with published environmental targets

* To highlight any opportunities for process improvement as part of the company continuous improvement process

Machinery and Operations

* Check and inspect all machinery and other related equipment in your area at the start of shift

* Operates all equipment and processes in accordance with the factory instructions in working area adhering to safety standards

* Regularly inspects all machines for defects or wear and reports these to Team Lead and/or shift maintenance.

* Carries out quality control inspection at the correct time intervals in accordance with the control testing methods and records all data.

* Makes adjustment and minor repairs to equipment in the job holder’s control to ensure they are fully optimised.

* Ensures that any documentation required is correctly completed and legible.

* Carries out down day cleaning in accordance with the factory instructions whilst following LOTO procedures

Professional Skills - Essential

* Previous or existing Manufacturing experience

* Follow instructions both written & verbal

* Make sound decisions quickly

* Resolve problems effectively

* Carry out complex tasks & operate computerised operating systems

* Demonstrate a high standard of work & attention to detail

* Ability to work well in a team as well as using own initiative

Professional Skills – Desirable (may be considered for future development)

* Forklift truck licence

* Knowledge of SAP

Job Info

Job Title:

Production Operative

Company:

Location:

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Posted:

Jul 16th 2025

Closes:

Aug 16th 2025

Sector:

Distribution

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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