Production Operative - Blended Fuels

Adore Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adore Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative – Blended Fuels in Pitsea, Essex to join a specialist production team. You will support safe and efficient blending, movement of fuel products and adherence to procedures on site.

The role requires a practical, reliable candidate with good literacy and numeracy, capable of following instructions and working as part of a team with a strong health and safety mindset. Prior production experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions accurately.
• Practical approach to working with machinery and equipment.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tanker receipt and despatch operations.
• Support blending and product movement.
• Carry out decanting operations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.
• Handle waste fuel and support stock rotation.
• Use and maintain production equipment.
• Follow written work instructions and procedures.
• Monitor production activities and report issues.
• Suggest improvements to efficiency.
• Respond to operational and production issues.
• Assist with other production activities as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Production Operative – Blended Fuels

Location: Pitsea, Essex

Salary: £38,000

Benefits

Shift Pattern: TBC

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist manufacturing business for a Production Operative – Blended Fuels to join their production team. The business operates within the specialist fuels market, producing highly bespoke and technical fuel products for customers across the Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aerospace and Motorsport industries . This is a hands‑on role where you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient production, blending and movement of fuel products across the site. The Role Working as part of the production team, you will help deliver the daily blending plan while ensuring all operations are carried out safely, accurately and in line with company procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out tanker receipt and despatch operations
• Supporting fuel blending and product movement
• Carrying out decanting operations
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Handling waste fuel and supporting stock rotation
• Using and looking after production equipment
• Following written work instructions and production procedures
• Monitoring production activities and reporting any issues
• Supporting the team with identifying ways to improve efficiency
• Responding to operational and production issues
• Using computerised stock and supply chain systems
• Supporting emergency response procedures when required
• Assisting with other production activities as needed

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and keen to develop a career within a specialist production environment . You will ideally have:

• Experience within a production, manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environment
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to follow written instructions accurately
• A practical approach to working with machinery and equipment
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive attitude towards problem solving
• The ability to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• A strong commitment to health, safety and following procedures
• The physical ability to work within a hands‑on production environment and on a shift pattern
• Previous experience within fuel blending, chemicals, manufacturing or a COMAH-regulated environment would be advantageous, but is not essential if you have the right attitude and practical aptitude.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist production environment where you will receive training and develop your knowledge of fuel blending, production processes, plant equipment and process safety . If you are looking for a hands‑on role where you can build your skills and develop within a specialist manufacturing business, we would be keen to hear from you.