Production Operative

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Buy 3 extra days

Car parking

Tea and coffee

Private healthcare

Recognition scheme

Death in service

Occupational Health

Pension

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a Production Operative for a Preston site. You will rotate through shifts and be responsible for manufacturing moulded plastic products with emphasis on quality, safety, and productivity.

Role involves manual work, handling materials, operating tools, and adhering to H&S. 33 days leave and benefits are highlighted in the offer.

Qualifications

• Manual handling required.
• Physical work involved.
• Basic maths competence needed.
• Health and safety awareness required.
• High temperature environment exposure.

Responsibilities

• Decanting raw materials.
• Producing plastic products.
• Trimming and finishing.
• Housekeeping and safety.
• Quality standards compliance.
• Use of power tools.
• Producing kits.

Skills

Manual handling

Physical work

Basic maths

Health & safety

High temperature env

GCSE Maths/English

Hand tools

Manual role exp

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Production Operative | Preston, PR2 9ZD

Full Time | £15.22 - £15.84 per hour

Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products, operating in vehicle, fire, and environmental safety markets. They are a market leader in several European countries and ship to over 60 countries worldwide.
Operating from a 4-acre manufacturing site in Preston, Lancashire, and a 3.7-acre distribution site nearby, the group employs around 155 people. They also have a subsidiary in Seclin, France, employing 17 staff. Group turnover is approximately £22m.

The Role

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join their manufacturing team in Preston. Opportunities are available across rotating shifts. You will be responsible for producing high-quality moulded plastic products while maintaining strong standards of quality, productivity, and safety.

Available Shifts

XTB Rotating Shift

• £15.84 per hour
• 39.5 hours per week
• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 05:45 - 14:15
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 13:45 - 22:15, Friday finish at 21:15

HG 1 Rotating Shift

• £15.71 per hour
• 39.5 hours per week
• Same rotating shift pattern as above

TBM Rotating Shift

• £15.22 per hour
• 39.5 hours per week
• Same rotating shift pattern as above

Roto Moulding Rotating Shift

• £15.22 per hour
• 39.5 hours per week
• Same rotating shift pattern as above

Key Responsibilities

• Decanting raw materials
• Producing plastic products
• Trimming and finishing
• Housekeeping and safety
• Quality standards
• Use of power tools
• Producing kits

Requirements - Essential

• Manual handling
• Physical work
• Basic maths
• Health and safety awareness
• High temperature environment
• GCSE Maths & English
• Hand tools
• Manual role experience

Requirements - Desirable

• Manufacturing experience
• Teamwork experience

Other Requirements

• Good attendance
• Wear PPE
• Meet KPIsWork safely
• Complete paperwork

What's In It For You

• 33 days' leave
• Buy 3 extra days
• Car parking
• Tea and coffee
• Private healthcare
• Recognition scheme
• Death in service
• Occupational Health
• Pension