Production Operative - Shifts

Adecco; Kendal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Potential permanent position

Average 42-hour week

Job summary

Kentmere is seeking Shift Production Operatives to join their production team. The role involves operating production machinery, performing quality checks and maintaining safe, efficient operations.

The position offers £15.83 per hour on a temporary basis with potential to become permanent, a 42-hour week on average, full training provided, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and accurately complete production records.
• Follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the production area.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support effective shift handovers.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Wear and use the appropriate PPE at all times.
• Undertake training across a range of production processes and machinery.

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Shift flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift Production Operative

Kentmere | £15.83 per hour | Temporary Role with Potential to Become Permanent

Our client, a leading manufacturer of nonwoven materials and engineered papers, is seeking reliable and motivated Shift Production Operatives to join their production team.

The Role

As a Shift Production Operative, you will be responsible for operating production machinery, carrying out quality checks, supporting production activities, and helping to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and accurately complete production records.
• Follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the production area.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support effective shift handovers.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Wear and use the appropriate PPE at all times.
• Undertake training across a range of production processes and machinery.

What We're Looking For

• Previous manufacturing or production experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.

Shift Pattern

• Working on either the A, B, or C shift pattern, covering both days and nights (6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am).
• Full shift details will be provided during the recruitment process.
• No weekend working is currently required.

Benefits

• £15.83 per hour
• Average 42-hour working week
• Full training provided
• Potential opportunity for a permanent position (subject to business needs and performance)
• Supportive and inclusive team environment

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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