Production Operative

E3recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating manufacturing machinery and manual packing of products, with full training provided. You will be part of a multi-skilled team, ensuring high standards of production and safety. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and company pension. If you are passionate about manufacturing and looking for a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance Scheme 3x Salary

Company Sick Pay

Excellent Holiday Allowance – 264 hours

Overtime at 1.5x and 2x

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Production Operative in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness and ability to work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to produce high-quality products.
• Manual packing and movement of heavy products while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Machinery Operation

Manual Packing

Job description

This Production Operative vacancy is working with a leading UK manufacturer. Within this position you will be responsible for operating manufacturing machinery and at times the manual packing of products; full training is provided for operating machinery specific to this role.

Based in the Borough Green area, the position is offered on a permanent basis with industry-leading benefits, within a friendly working environment.

What’s in it for you as Production Operative:

• A Salary of circa £38,868
• OT at 1.5x and 2x
• Location – Sevenoaks (Commutable from Borough Green, Maidstone, Tonbridge or Sittingbourne)
• Hours of Work: Days and Nights rotation
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme 3x Salary
• Company Sick Pay
• 42 hours per week
• Excellent Holiday Allowance – 264 hours

Key responsibilities as a Production Operative:

• The production of high-quality products operating production machinery.
• The manual packing and movement of heavy products.
• Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S’s housekeeping and environmental management.
• Operations of a range of machines as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Ensure areas are inspected/maintained in accordance with local Health & Safety Standards and work within Standard Safe Operating Procedures.

Essential Skills for a Production Operative:

• 5 years previous experience as a Production Operative working within a manufacturing environment operating machinery.
• An excellent level of health and safety awareness in the workplace, capable of working in a safe and efficient manner.