Production Operative

Talent Finder; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Production Operative in Preston. The role requires handling raw materials, operating moulding machines, and ensuring product quality. Candidates must be able to work flexible shifts and meet health and safety regulations. Benefits include a pension, 21 days holiday, private healthcare, and a recognition scheme.

Benefits

Pension

21 days holiday plus 4 for Christmas

Private healthcare

Recognition scheme

Death in service scheme

Occupational Health service

Qualifications

• Must handle physical work efficiently.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations is critical.
• Ability to achieve production targets and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Decant raw materials as per instructions.
• Produce plastic products using various moulding machines.
• Ensure workplace safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Manual handling

Ability to handle physical work

Basic maths for stock counting

Health and safety regulations

Ability to use hand tools

Experience in a manual role

Education

Minimum of 2 GCSE or equivalent C and above including Maths and English

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Production Operative – Nightshifts & Rotating Shifts | Preston | 39.5 hours | £13.65 per hour, in addition to other pay elements including shift allowance equating to £16.83 (nightshift) and £15.45 (rotating shifts). Following the successful completion of a 12 week training period, employees will earn an additional merit allowance | You must be flexible as shift times will accommodate business requirements.

The working pattern is Sunday to Thursday (21.45pm – 06.15am). Due to the shift finishing on a Friday morning, this proves an attractive shift as it enables the employee to have every weekend off, returning on Sunday night.

The rotating shift vacancy is a 2–week rotating shift pattern working Monday to Friday (Week 1 – 05:45am – 14:15pm and Week 2 – 13:45pm – 22:15pm except Friday which will be 21:15pm finish).

Essential

• Manual handling
• Ability to handle physical work
• Ability to do basic maths for Stock counting purposes
• Awareness and application of health and safety working regulations
• Ability to work in an environment where temperature can exceed the average
• Minimum of 2 GCSE or equivalent C and above including Maths and English
• Ability to use hand tools
• Experience working in a manual role

Desirable

• Manual handling
• Ability to handle physical work
• Ability to do basic maths for Stock counting purposes
• Awareness and application of health and safety working regulations
• Ability to work in an environment where temperature can exceed the average
• Minimum of 2 GCSE or equivalent C and above including Maths and English
• Ability to use hand tools
• Experience working in a manual role

What will your role look like?

• Decanting the raw materials into the moulding tool as per instructions
• Producing a range of plastic products using a variety of machines in which to mould them
• Following a strict process after the product is cooked. i.e., The use of formers, trimming
• Housekeeping regularly, ensuring the workplace is free from any potential safety risks
• Ensure products meet the company’s quality standards
• Use of power tools such as drills to assemble and create the products
• Producing various kits to accompany products

Other Requirements

• Excellent timekeeping and attendance are expected
• Always ensure the wearing of the correct uniform and PPE
• Achieve Production targets and other KPIs
• Always work safely, compliant with health and safety legislation
• Recording of completed moulds using the standard paperwork

Why should you apply?

• Pension
• Car parking
• 21 days holiday plus 4 days for Christmas shutdown and 8 Public holidays
• Tea and coffee
• Private healthcare
• Additional leave purchase
• Recognition scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Occupational Health service

Company

Jonesco (Preston) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products, operating in three markets: vehicle, fire and environmental safety. Jonesco is a market leader in several European countries as well as shipping to over 60 countries worldwide. We operate from a 4-acre manufacturing site in Preston, Lancashire and a 3.7-acre distribution site nearby that employs around 155 employees. We also have a subsidiary company in Seclin, south of Lille, France that employs around 17 employees. The Jonesco group has a turnover of around £22m.

Jonesco are certified to ISO 14001 (Environmental) and 9001 (Quality) management systems. Jonesco are currently in the process of achieving 450001 (H&S Management systems). They are also Investors in People Accredited.

If you’re the ideal candidate our client is looking for, please send your CV stating your shift preference (rotating or nightshift), by clicking the APPLY button