Production Operative

Osborne Appointments; Whitwell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary-to-permanent opportunities

Holiday pay

On-site parking

Full training provided

Friendly and supportive working enviro

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is seeking Production Operatives for a well-established manufacturing company on the outskirts of Hitchin. This role offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with a starting rate of £13.50 per hour, working 8am to 5pm, and full training.

You will operate production machinery, manage materials, perform quality checks, and work as part of a team to meet daily targets. A physically demanding role requiring lifting up to 25kg and a valid driving due to remote location.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kg.
• Must be a driver due to remote location.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Weigh and prepare raw materials in line with production specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Load and unload materials and finished products.
• Pack, label, and prepare products for dispatch.
• Carry out basic quality checks and report any faults or defects.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, company policies, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets and deadlines.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety

Physically demanding

Driving

Job description

OA Recruitmentare currently recruiting for Production Operatives on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business based on the outskirts of HitchinThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with the potential for a temporary-to-permanent position for the right candidates.

Hours of Work - 8am till 5pm

Pay Rate

Starting rate: £13.50ph

Duties of a Production Operative

As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Weighing and preparing raw materials in line with production specifications.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Loading and unloading materials and finished products.
• Packing, labelling, and preparing products for dispatch.
• Carrying out basic quality checks and reporting any faults or defects.
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures, company policies, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets and deadlines.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to learn.
• The ability to undertake a physically demanding role, including lifting items weighing up to 25kg.
• A commitment to following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Due to the remote location it is essential that you drive

Benefits

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunities for successful candidates.
• Holiday pay.
• On-site parking.
• Full training provided.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing business and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.