Production Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; The Wetreins; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Refer-a-friend scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

31 days annual leave (including bankH

Generous pension scheme

Health surveillance assessments

Birthday leave

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking a Production Operative for a full-time, permanent role in Stretton, Burton upon Trent. The day shift runs Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 7:00pm, with a salary of £34,644 per year. Responsibilities include operating injection moulding equipment, feeding materials, and finishing tasks with hand tools.

Emphasis on quality checks, housekeeping, and waste reduction. Ideal candidates have prior manufacturing experience and a good command of English.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in injection moulding or manufacturing environments
• Good understanding of written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Reliable, punctual, and committed
• A team player with a proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and improve

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up injection moulding machinery
• Load raw materials into machines
• Carry out finishing work, removing excess material using tools
• Perform detailed quality inspections to ensure products meet strict standards
• Package products according to order requirements
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Minimise waste and contribute to cost efficiency
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and regulations
• Work collaboratively to meet production targets

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Reliability

Job description

Pertemps North Midlands seeks a Production Operative for a full-time, permanent post in Stretton, Burton upon Trent. The day shift runs Monday to Thursday, 7:00am until 7:00pm, with a salary of £34,644 annually. Duties include setting up and running injection moulding equipment, feeding raw materials, and completing finishing tasks that remove surplus substance with hand tools. The successful candidate will conduct thorough quality checks, pack goods to order specifications, uphold housekeeping standards, and help reduce waste while supporting cost efficiency. Adherence to health and safety rules is essential, alongside teamwork to achieve output goals. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Production Operative Burton upon Trent, Stretton. Day Shift: Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 7:00pm - x1 position £34600 per annum Pertemps Burton is currently recruiting for a Production Operative on behalf of a well-established company based in Burton-on-Trent.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up injection moulding machinery
• Load raw materials into machines
• Carry out finishing work, removing excess material using tools
• Perform detailed quality inspections to ensure products meet strict standards
• Package products according to order requirements
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Minimise waste and contribute to cost efficiency
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and regulations
• Work collaboratively to meet production targets

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in injection moulding or manufacturing environments
• Good understanding of written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Reliable, punctual, and committed
• A team player with a proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and improve

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free on-site parking
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Generous pension scheme
• Health surveillance assessments
• Birthday leave