Production Operative - Shift working

Manpower UK - RISE; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local adhesives manufacturing client in Bamber Bridge is seeking Production Operatives for a temporary to permanent position. Responsibilities include operating batch processing equipment, preparing raw materials, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates must have chemical manufacturing experience and be able to work shifts, including weekends. The starting salary is £28,554 with additional shift allowances, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Chemical manufacturing experience required.
• Availability to work shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging.
• Operating batch processing equipment for bonding agent manufacture.
• Complete initial testing and release of products.

Skills

Chemical manufacturing experience

Knowledge of MS Office

Ability to read and understand work orders

Education

Experience in chemical industrial environment

Understanding of basic English

Job description

Job Description

Manpower are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent basis on behalf of a local adhesives manufacturing client based in the Walton-Summit area of Preston.

Shift Pattern

Working 4 days on, 2 days off. (Initially training Monday to Friday day time only)

Rotating 06:00am to 14:00pm and 14:00pm to 22:00pm.

Please note this shift pattern does contain weekend working.

Starting salary of £28,554 PLUS an impressive shift allowance of £4,193.90 initially then rising to £7,138.50 on completion of a successful probation period.

Primary Duties

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identify & prepare the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, report any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process.
• Operating batch processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures for bonding agent manufacture. Monitor equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Weekend shift: primary responsibility to operate polymer reaction equipment in line with process instructions and procedures. Monitor equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Complete the initial testing and release of products to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications.
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions.
• Package the final products in accordance with instructions and company quality standards.
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected quality standards and operating procedures of the company and respecting all legal and company EHS rules.
• Responsible for housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager / Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Chemical manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of common software programs (MS Office).
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
• Availability to work shifts which includes weekend work.
• Work under minimal supervision during weekend shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical industrial environment.
• Understanding of basic English.

Physical Environment

• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• Walk and climb stairs.
• Use hands to remove or lift boxes, bags and drums.
• Stretch and reach with arms extended.
• Stoop and bend.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions.

Interested to find out more? Please apply now!