Production Operator

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

COSHH training provided

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative for a Stevenage-based role within a small, busy team. The position is a temp-to-perm opportunity with Monday–Friday hours and full training provided.

The role involves stacking, packing, loading deliveries, stock control, and supporting various production tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will work with food ingredients and require good numeracy and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or production environment.
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual lifting.
• Computer literacy and good numeracy skills.
• Counterbalance forklift licence advantageous (or willingness to obtain).
• Proactive, hands-on and solution-focused; able to work independently.
• COSHH awareness and commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders for dispatch (manual lifting up to 25kg).
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Stock movement and organisation.
• Checking and processing incoming and outgoing paperwork.
• Liquid and powder blending, re-packing and spray-drying (full training provided).
• Working with food ingredients and flavouring chemicals (COSHH training provided).
• Cleaning and jet-washing equipment to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Wearing appropriate PPE in production areas.
• Supporting with additional warehouse or production tasks as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Numeracy

Forklift licence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Production Operative Position available with a small productive team based in Stevenage

Working Hours :Monday Friday 8.45am 17.15pm (with one hour lunch break)Job type : Temp to Perm Opportunity

A well-established, fast-growing and highly respected manufacturing business is seeking a proactive and reliable Production Operative to join their expanding team.

This is a varied and hands-on position that is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being busy, taking ownership of their work and stepping up to support different areas when needed.

The successful candidate will be an all-rounder , comfortable working independently, using initiative and taking on additional tasks as the business grows.

Job Overview

• Picking and packing orders for dispatch (manual lifting up to 25kg)
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Stock movement and organisation
• Checking and processing incoming and outgoing paperwork
• Liquid and powder blending, re-packing and spray-drying (full training provided)
• Working with food ingredients and flavouring chemicals (COSHH training provided)
• Cleaning and jet-washing equipment to maintain high hygiene standards
• Wearing appropriate PPE in production areas
• Supporting with additional warehouse or production tasks as required

This role requires someone comfortable working in an environment that may include noise, strong smells and a fast-paced workload.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a warehouse or production environment
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Computer literate with good numeracy skills
• Counterbalance forklift licence advantageous (or willingness to obtain)
• Proactive, hands-on and solution-focused approach
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Committed to maintaining high food safety and hygiene standardsINDTECH