Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative

Thorn Baker Industrial; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is currently recruiting for Production Operatives in Somercotes, DE55. The role pays £12.71 per hour and runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm. It is a Temp to Perm position after 12 weeks, with a 30-minute paid break.

Tasks include assembly and production of foam components, gluing foam, and basic labelling and inspection of finished products. Previous experience is advantageous, but a good attitude and willingness to learn are key.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or factory environments preferred.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and produce foam and seat cushion components.
• Glue foam using water-based spray adhesive.
• Fabrication and hands-on assembly work.
• Label and check finished products.
• Stack products into trolleys; load/unload vehicles.
• Manual handling and safe operation around production machinery.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Manual handling

Physical work

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Production Operative

Location: Somercotes, DE55

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Contract: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Break: 30-minute paid break

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing business in Somercotes, DE55.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent after 12 weeks. Previous production, manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or factory experience is advantageous, but a good attitude and willingness to learn are key.

Duties:

• Assembly and production of foam and seat cushion components
• Gluing foam using water-based spray adhesive
• Fabrication and hands-on assembly work
• Labelling and checking finished products
• Stacking products into trolleys
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Manual handling and handballing
• Working around production machinery
• Following health and safety procedures

This is a hands-on, physical role. The fabrication area can be messy, and you will be required to stand for long periods and regularly handle products.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Production, manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or factory experience preferred
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking