Production Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Wellington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Lunch breaks

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

EAP

Gym discounts

Parking on-site

Uniform & PPE

Overtime option

Career development

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Production Operative in Wellington to join a global packaging manufacturer. The role offers a structured training pathway and a long-term career with progression to multiskilled status.

You will operate and set up hightech machinery, maintain quality to company standards, and work with the team to reduce downtime and drive efficiency. Training is provided to advance through the skill ladder.

Qualifications

• A team player with a strong work ethic.
• Keen to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up hightech production machinery
• Maintain product quality to company standards
• Work collaboratively to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Progress through a structured training pathway to become multiskilled

Skills

Operate machinery

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Multiskilled training

Job description

Production Operative - Career Progression with a Global Manufacturer

Location: Wellington, TA21
Pay: £13.34/hour starting rate → £14.23/hour (one skill learned) → £16.76/hour (multiskilled)

Hours: Full-time | 40 hours/week | Rotating Shifts (6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday)

We're Hiring on Behalf of Our Client - A Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging

Our client, a wellestablished international packaging manufacturer, is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Production Operatives to join their growing team in Wellington. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with structured training and development in a modern, forwardthinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up hightech production machinery
• Maintain product quality to company standards
• Work collaboratively to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Progress through a structured training pathway to become multiskilled

Pay & Overtime

• Starting Rate: £13.34/hour
• Progression to One Skill: £14.23/hour
• MultiSkilled Rate: £16.76/hour

Overtime (paid at time and a half)

• £20.01/hour (starting rate)
• £21.35/hour (one skill)
• £25.14/hour (multiskilled)

Benefits Package

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Paid lunch breaks
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical + more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Discounted gym membership & retail discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Voluntary enhanced overtime
• Ongoing training and career development

Ideal Candidate

• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Keen to learn and develop new technical skills
• Previous manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential

Allocation number: INDTB