Production Operative

Manpower (United Kingdom); Parkgate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) in Deeside is recruiting a Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing team. The role is hands-on, with full training provided, and you will help ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

You'll operate machinery, support filling and processes, monitor lines, report issues, and contribute to continuous improvement. No prior experience required, but reliability, a proactive attitude, and a good work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Prev labouring or warehouse experience preferred but training provided.
• Physically capable of manual handling and lifting.
• Willingness to learn and develop manufacturing skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment
• Support product filling and manufacturing processes
• Monitor production runs to meet targets and deadlines
• Identify and report potential bottlenecks or issues
• Assist in reducing downtime and improving efficiency
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Report equipment faults to maintenance
• Follow Health, Safety and Environmental procedures

Skills

Labour/warehouse experience

Strong work ethic

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

FLT licence advantageous

Job description

Production Operative We're looking for reliable, hard-working individuals who are eager to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment.

Previous production experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

We're recruiting for a Production Operator to join a busy production team in Deeside.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, maintaining production output, and ensuring all health, safety, and quality procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery and equipment
• Supporting product filling and manufacturing processes
• Monitoring production runs to ensure targets and deadlines are achieved
• Identifying and reporting potential production issues or bottlenecks
• Assisting in reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency
• Completing production documentation accurately
• Reporting equipment faults and breakdowns to the maintenance team
• Following all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous labouring, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or other physically demanding work experience
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting duties safely
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong awareness of health and safety in the workplace
• The ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• A valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence or previous FLT experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What's in it for You?

• Competitive rate of pay, including shift allowance
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

Full training will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity to develop a long-term career within a successful manufacturing business in Deeside.

We'd love to hear from you if you have background in labouring, warehouse work, construction, recycling, logistics, or another hands-on role.