Production Operative

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Old Dalby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking Production Operatives for a busy print company in Old Dalby, Leicestershire. You will work across three departments (Dryer, Transfer, Fulfilment), applying labels, removing printed transfers and packing finished products. Manual handling of boxes weighing 15–18kg is required.

Flexibility to rotate across departments and shifts is essential. Good English, reliability and teamwork are important.

Qualifications

• Basic English language skills required.
• Willingness to rotate across Dryer, Transfer and Fulfilment departments.
• Reliable and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Apply labels and tags to products.
• Remove printed transfers from products.
• Pack finished products into boxes and cages.
• Move pallets and handle boxes weighing 15–18kg.
• Receive training on the company's print machinery.
• Maintain good attention to detail and ensure accuracy.
• Be flexible to work across all three departments.

Skills

English proficiency

Counting

Flexibility

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy print company based in Old Dalby, Leicestershire. These are temporary positions initially, with opportunities to work across different areas of the production process.

The Role

Work across three departments: Dryer, Transfer and Fulfilment, depending on business requirements.

Apply labels and tags to a variety of products.

Remove printed transfers from products.

Work at the end of production dryers, checking and packing products into boxes and cages.

Move pallets and handle boxes weighing approximately 15–18kg.

Receive training on the company's print machinery.

Maintain good attention to detail and ensure products are handled accurately.

You must be flexible and willing to work across all three departments, as you will not be based in just one area.

Shift Patterns

Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm

Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm

About You

Good spoken and written English.

Confident with basic counting and following instructions.

Flexible and happy to work across different departments.

Comfortable with manual handling, including lifting boxes weighing 15–18kg.

Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.

Access to your own transport is essential due to the location of the site.