Production Operative (Day Shift)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Online benefits

Training for higher pay

Free parking

PPE provided

Bonuses

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative in Dover for a large manufacturing company. You will work at the end of the production line, taking products off the conveyor and stacking onto pallets.

Shifts are 4 on / 4 off, from 5:45am to 6:15pm. Pay is £12.71 per hour with overtime at £15.89; you will need own transport. Benefits include weekly pay, holiday pay, and access to an online benefits platform, plus progression opportunities when permanent.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with physical and manual work.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to operate in high temperatures.
• Disciplined and reliable worker.
• Driver's licence and vehicle access due to location.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack products from conveyor belts onto pallets.
• Count sheets on pallets and log quality checks into the system.
• Learn to operate overhead cranes and counterbalance forklift.
• Perform thorough quality checks on machinery and handheld tools.

Skills

Manual handling

Fast-paced work

High temperatures

Disciplined

Driver's licence

Job description

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Dover (own transport is required)

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Overtime rate: £15.89 per hour

Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 5:45am-6:15pm

Benefits: Through Reed, you will receive weekly pay, holiday pay and access to online benefits platform!

Benefits once permanent: training to progress to higher pay rates, free parking, PPE provided, bonuses and more!

Role Overview: I'm looking for hard working candidates who would like to work for a large manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working at the end of the production line, taking products of the conveyor belt and stacking onto pallets. Products can be 1.2-2m wide and 2.5-4m long and weight between 11kg-40kg.
• You will need to count the sheets stacked onto the pallets and conduct quality checks and log your findings onto the system.
• Progress and learn how to operate overhead cranes and counterbalance forklift to move pallets within the factory.
• Learn how to conduct thorough quality checks, machinery and handheld tools.

What We're Looking For:

• Comfortable with physical and manual work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in high temperatures.
• Disciplined and a good work ethic.
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle due to location.