Production Operative - Rotational Shifts

OA Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Weareoa is seeking a Production Operative for Cleaning and Quality Control in Kettering. The role involves cleaning production areas, performing quality checks, and accurately completing production and quality documentation.

Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and comfortable with rotating shifts and manual handling. Prior experience in manufacturing or FMCG is desirable, with a strong focus on health & safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG is desirable.
• Experience in a quality-focused environment is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work rotating shifts.
• Physically fit and able with manual handling.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning production areas, machinery and equipment to maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identifying and reporting product defects or quality issues.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
• Supporting production teams with general operational duties.
• Following health & safety procedures and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assisting with manual handling and movement of materials.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working towards daily production targets as part of a team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Punctuality

Team player

Job description

Production Operative – Cleaning & Quality Control

Location: Kettering
Hours: Rotating shifts. 6 shifts on, 4 days off. (Mornings: 6:00am – 2:30pm | Afternoons: 2:00pm – 10:30pm | Nights: 10:00pm – 6:30am). Candidates must arrive 15 minutes before each shift for handover.
Pay: £14.61 per hour

Duties of a Production Operative:

• Cleaning production areas, machinery and equipment to maintain high housekeeping standards.


• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.


• Identifying and reporting product defects or quality issues.


• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.


• Supporting production teams with general operational duties.


• Following health & safety procedures and standard operating procedures at all times.


• Assisting with manual handling and movement of materials.


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.


• Working towards daily production targets as part of a team.

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG is desirable.


• Experience in a quality-focused environment would be advantageous.


• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.


• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.


• Reliable, punctual and able to work rotating shifts.


• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.