Production Operative - specialised work

QS Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Operative for a client specializing in scientific products. This role involves various tasks including preparation, packaging, and quality control in a lab/warehouse environment. With immediate starts and competitive pay, this opportunity offers long-term career growth and progressive work responsibilities.

Benefits

Accrued holiday up to 28 days per year, pro rata

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or laboratory environment required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and preparing mixtures for production.
• Packaging products and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Performing stock checks and detecting anomalies.

Skills

Communication

Self-Monitoring

Teamwork

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Production Operative to join our team and support our client who are experts in science.
Your job role as a production operative is vital to the operation and your day-to-day duties will be varied throughout the week.

Job tasks to include:
• Weighing, preparing the mixture
• Prepares and uses raw materials in compliance with instructions and manufacturing guidelines to produce finished products
• Package products according to standards
• Performs sampling in accordance with instructions
• Assist quality control to maintain standards
• Perform manufacturing operations and packaging without direct supervision. Self-monitoring quality and safety.
• Complete wrapping and palletisation alongside other logistical and dispatch duties
• Stock checks
• Detect anomalies
• Applies waste management according to guidelines
Previous experience in a similar role is required. You must be able to understand and communicate instructions and guidelines to meet standards.
If you would like to be considered for this position, you must attach your most recent CV.

Duration: This position comes with an immediate start following a successful interview and offers ongoing work.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: You will be paid a competitive £13.25 per hour.Holiday is accrued up to 28 days per year, pro rata.Please note, we do not provide Visa sponsorships.

Working Hours: This is a 4 day week working Monday to Thursday between the hours of 08:30am – 17:00pm. You will get a 45 minute unpaid lunch break meaning you are paid for 31 hours per week.

Closing Date: 20250713

Experience & Qualifications

You will be from a similar background of working within a laboratory/warehouse environment. You will be an excellent communicator both verbally and written. Be able to work using your own initiative but also work well as a valued team player. We are looking for someone who wants long term ongoing work with the opportunity to progress. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and have real career progression.