Production Operative

Hunter Selection; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training opportunities

Bonus

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Production Operative in Heywood, Greater Manchester. The role involves operating production equipment, weighing raw materials to batch specs, and supporting canning and packaging activities.

You will work to strict health, safety and quality standards on a Monday–Friday site pattern with an early/late shift split. The position emphasises manufacturing excellence, housekeeping and teamwork, with training opportunities and a pathway to progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good attention to detail and quality standards.
• Basic numeracy skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Positive, reliable and team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to working safely at all times.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and prepare raw materials to batch specifications.
• Operate mixing, blending and milling equipment.
• Carry out press-out, canning and packaging activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Work to production schedules and quality requirements.
• Follow Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Production Operative

Heywood, Greater Manchester
Monday to Friday (early and late pattern, no nights)
£26,000+ Band 1 starting salary, increasing to Band 3 - please get in touch for more details

Bonus, Pension & Training Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Operative to join a successful manufacturing business. You'll be responsible for operating production equipment, processing materials and ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Role Description

• Weigh and prepare raw materials to batch specifications
• Operate mixing, blending and milling equipment
• Carry out press-out, canning and packaging activities
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness
• Work to production schedules and quality requirements
• Follow Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• Basic numeracy skills and ability to follow instructions
• Positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
• Commitment to working safely at all times

Company Information

Our client is a well-established manufacturer offering long-term stability, training and development opportunities within a supportive working environment.

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.