Production Operative

Brightwork; Paisley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Brand-new facility

Long-term career opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Brightwork are recruiting Production Operatives / Machine Operators for Pulpex at their new state‑of‑the‑art facility in Westway, Paisley. Join a pioneering team at the forefront of sustainable packaging technology.

Ideal candidates have hands-on production or machine operating experience and are keen to develop across manufacturing and logistics functions in a multi‑skilled role that spans production, warehouse and dispatch.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role.
• Warehouse or logistics experience would be advantageous.
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and documentation accurately.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to achieving team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to manufacture Pulpex bottles.
• Ensure production processes run safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and respond to routine operational issues.
• Complete production, quality and traceability records accurately.
• Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks.
• Manage raw materials, stock rotation and waste reduction activities.
• Receive, store and move materials across the site.
• Pick, prepare and dispatch finished products and load/unload vehicles.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock control records.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and report defects.
• Follow a clean-as-you-go approach to housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse and Logistics teams.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse/logistics

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Process adherence

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Brightwork are delighted to be recruiting Production Operatives / Machine Operators on behalf of Pulpex, an innovative and rapidly growing manufacturer of sustainable fibre-based bottles. Based at their newly built state-of-the-art facility in Westway, Paisley, this is an excellent opportunity to join a pioneering business at the forefront of sustainable packaging technology. Pulpex is looking for adaptable, hands‑on individuals with previous production or machine operating experience who are keen to develop their skills across a variety of manufacturing and logistics functions. This is a genuinely multi‑skilled role, where no two days are the same. Successful candidates will work across production, warehouse and logistics operations, supporting the efficient manufacture and movement of products throughout the facility.

Your Time at Work

• Operating and monitoring production machinery to manufacture innovative fibre-based Pulpex bottles
• Ensuring production processes run safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards
• Monitoring equipment performance and responding to routine operational issuesCompleting production, quality and traceability records accurately
• Conducting in-process and finished product quality checks
• Managing raw materials, stock rotation and waste reduction activities
• Receiving, storing and moving materials throughout the site
• Picking, preparing and dispatching finished products
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock control records
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting any defects
• Following a clean-as-you-go approach to housekeeping and workplace organisation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality and efficiency
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Production, Warehouse and Logistics departments

Our Perfect Worker

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or machine operating role
• Warehouse or logistics experience would be advantageous
• Comfortable working across different areas of a factory environment
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and documentation accurately
• Proven ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, punctual and committed to achieving team objectives

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the qualities that align with Pulpex's culture and values:

• Adaptable and eager to learn new skills
• Takes pride in delivering work safely and to a high standard
• Works well with colleagues and communicates effectively
• Supports a positive and respectful team environment
• Maintains high standards even when working under pressure
• Contributes ideas that improve safety, quality and operational performance

Key Information and Benefits

• Eqvalent hourly rate of £13.74
• Approved overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate. Overtime paid when contracted hours are exceeded
• 6.8 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• PPE provided
• Opportunity to join a brand-new manufacturing facility
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing and innovative business
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development