Production Operative

Unity Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Production Operative in Wetherby. This full-time role involves both production and warehouse responsibilities. Candidates should have experience in production and be comfortable with manual handling. The position offers a starting salary of £25,000 and benefits like a bonus scheme and company pension.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

20 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production operative role.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work.
• A basic understanding of workplace safety and good manufacturing practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Fill containers using manual and semi-automatic machinery.
• Label products by hand or with machinery.
• Conduct regular stock checks on packaging materials.
• Move boxes between pallets and production areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Workplace safety

Job description

Production Operative
Wetherby
Starting salary - GBP25,000
Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm

Benefits: Bonus scheme, 20 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown, company pension, free on-site parking.

We are recruiting for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join a growing and friendly team based in Wetherby. This is a varied role involving both production and warehouse responsibilities, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a practical, fast-paced environment.

You ll be involved in preparing and packing products, supporting the manufacturing process, and helping ensure that goods are moved efficiently between departments.

Key Responsibilities:
Production Duties

• Filling containers using manual and semi-automatic machinery
• Labelling products by hand or with machinery
• Batch coding and quality checking
• Building and filling cartons
• Measuring and blending ingredients
• Labelling and sampling to required standards
• Cleaning equipment and work areas
• Conducting regular stock checks on packaging materials

Warehouse Duties

• Moving boxes (up to 25kg) between pallets and production areas
• Stacking and wrapping pallets
• Using a manual pallet truck to move stock
• Driving a van between sites to transport goods
• Operating the shutter door to accept deliveries and collections

Experience:

• Previous experience in a production operative role

• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work
• A basic understanding of workplace safety and good manufacturing practices is beneficial

If you re looking for a stable, full-time role where you can contribute to a supportive and growing team, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Beth at Unity Resourcing for more information.