Production Operative

Acapella Recruitment; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operative for a full-time permanent role in Rugeley. The successful candidate will support the manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining high standards, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Applicants should be ready to work Monday to Friday and thrive in a dynamic environment. Immediate application is encouraged as the position is urgent.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient running of manufacturing processes.
• Operate machinery and maintain high quality standards.
• Report hazards and ensure compliance with health and safety practices.
• Minimize wastage and help achieve production targets.

Job description

Production Operative

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:30, Friday 8:00 – 15:30.

The production operative will support the efficient running of manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. They are responsible for operating machinery, maintaining high standards, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Production operative key duties include:

• Working to high quality standards, within set tolerances, and quality inspection of products.
• Follow company and legislative health & safety practices.
• Proactively report hazards, near misses, and any potential safety concerns.
• Set up and operate machinery to various specifications.
• Liaise with Operations Director or Production Manager for the reporting and repairing of machinery.
• Minimize wastage and production costs.
• Help achieve production targets and operational performance.
• Consistently apply best practices in operations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Provide coverage during colleagues' annual leave and sickness absences as required.
• Adhere to all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as assigned by the line manager.

The successful production operative will have the ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This is a full time permanent position.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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