Production Operative

TribePost Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Buxton is looking for Production Operatives to join their teams. This full-time permanent position involves shift work to support a 24/7 operation. Candidates should have a focus on quality and safety, with responsibilities including operating machinery and ensuring product quality. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, company sick pay, and various employee schemes. Suitable applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

25 Days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme of £500

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and set production machinery.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must ensure high quality and compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production Operative – All Roles

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9RZ

Salary: From £24,950.82 to £52,224.35 per annum, DOE and role applied for!

Contract: Full time, permanent

Shifts: Shift work to support a 24/7 operation – 06.30-18.30 and 18.30-06.30 shifts

Benefits:

• 25 Days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas shut down
• Flu and eye test vouchers
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £500
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Platform

We’re always on the lookout for solid people to join our Production and Warehouse teams at Saica Flex Buxton.

This is manufacturing done properly , skilled roles, modern machinery, and a business that’s serious about doing things the right way.

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper.

With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).

Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.

Why Saica?

This is a proper manufacturing environment, with your Health and Safety being our core objective

We recruit across all production areas, including:

• Lamination Operators
• Printers & Printer Assistants
• Plate Mounting Operatives
• Slitting Operators and Core Cutters
• Warehouse Operatives

Whether you’re an experienced operator or looking to build long-term skills in manufacturing, we’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Take safety and quality seriously
• Can work as part of a team on a shift-based operation
• Are hands‑on, reliable, and take pride in doing the job right
• Are open to learning, improving, and supporting others

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on the role, you’ll be involved in:

• Operating and setting production machinery
• Delivering right-first-time quality to specification
• Maintaining high housekeeping and hygiene standards
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately
• Supporting continuous improvement and waste reduction
• Working closely with colleagues across Production, QA, Maintenance and Warehouse

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click ‘Apply‘ and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.

You must also have the right to work in the UK

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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