Production Operative (Fixed Term)

Cyden Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Production Bonus

Health cash back scheme

Death in service cover

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% Company pension contributions

Company sick pay

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company social events

Job summary

CyDen Ltd in Swansea is seeking a factory operative for a fixed-term 3-month role focused on assembly and packaging. You will follow written and verbal instructions, work to quality and output targets, and complete production records as part of a busy production line.

The role offers a monthly production bonus, health cash back, death in service cover, pension contributions, 25 days leave plus bank holidays pro‑rata, sick pay, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working to meet quality and output targets.
• Following Work/Quality instructions.
• Experience in an assembly/manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assembly and packaging tasks to meet required specifications.
• Follow health and safety requirements.
• Complete production/quality records and performance indicators.
• Support opportunities for process improvement (safety, quality, output, cost/efficiency).
• Carry out other tasks to support the assembly and packaging operation.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and waste management.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Organised and methodical

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexible in tasks

Willing to work extra hours

Education

General secondary or vocational qualifications

Job description

FIXED TERM- 3 month opportunity with the potential to be extended

• Competitive rates of pay (Above min wage)
• Monthly Production Bonus
• Health cash back scheme
• Death in service cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (pro-rata for part year)
• 5% Company pension contributions
• Company sick pay
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company social events

Undertaking a number of manual and inspection tasks, the jobholder will become competent in all assembly and packaging operations, to enable complete flexibility in the production process, whilst ensuring that all production and quality targets are achieved.

Rigorously following written and verbal work instructions:

Work in accordance with all health and safety requirements;

Assemble and package products that meet required specifications and standards, undertaking inspections at defined stages of the production process;

Meet all required production and efficiency targets;

Complete all required production/quality records and performance indicators;

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping;
• Respect waste management procedures;
• Contribute to identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement (safety, quality, output, cost/efficiency...);
• Carry out other tasks that support the assembly and packaging operation.

These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder's duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by the Shift Leader to support business needs. Specific responsibilities and authorities are defined in procedures relevant to the role.

Experience:

Working in role where required to meet Quality & Output targets

Working in accordance with Work/Quality instructions

Essential

Working in role where required to meet Quality & Output targets

Working in accordance with Work/Quality instructions

Desirable

Working in an Assembly / Manufacturing Environment

Qualifications and training:

Essential

• General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, BTEC Certificate..)

Other attributes:

Manual dexterity

Organised and methodical

Attention to detail

Rigorous in following work instructions

Willing to contribute to improving business performance

Works well as part of a team

Reliable and a good timekeeper

Prepared to be flexible in the range of tasks required of them to support the business

Willing to be flexible in response to any need for additional working hours

Hours of work

Dayshift - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift

Two-shift AM - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift PM - 14:00 to 23:00, Monday to Thursday with a minimum of 35 minutes paid breaks per shift - 14:00 to 18:00, Friday with a minimum of 10 minutes paid break.

Three-shift AM - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift Nights - 22:00 to 06:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift PM - 14:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift

We are currently working Dayshift: 06:00-14:00

An allowance of 10% will be paid when working the PM shift on a two-shift rotation and a 20% allowance will be paid when working nightshift.

CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.