Production Operator

A1 Personnel; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Personnel is recruiting a Production Operative for a specialist manufacturing facility in West Thurrock. This role offers a long-term career path in a technical production environment with rotating shifts.

You will support daily production activities, manage blending and despatches, keep clean records, and follow safety procedures to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy essential for production tasks and record-keeping.
• Hands-on, practical approach to daily duties in a production environment.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and procedures to maintain quality and safety.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and process safety in a manufacturing setting.
• Good problem-solving skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production targets.
• Excellent teamwork and clear communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Physical capability to perform duties and rotate shifts.
• Manufacturing or production experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support daily blending and production activities safely and efficiently.
• Handle tanker receipts and despatches.
• Carry out product blending, movements and decanting.
• Maintain high housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Follow production plans, work instructions and safety procedures.
• Monitor and report production progress and operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement and identify operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate stock and production records using ERP systems.
• Participate in emergency response duties and act as a Fire Marshal when required.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Hands-on

Follow detailed instructions

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Communication

Physical ability

Manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join a specialist manufacturing facility producing highly technical and bespoke products based in West Thurrock.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within a technical production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily blending and production activities safely and efficiently.
• Handle tanker receipts and despatches.
• Carry out product blending, movements and decanting.
• Maintain high housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Follow production plans, work instructions and safety procedures.
• Monitor and report production progress and operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement and identify operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate stock and production records using ERP systems.
• Participate in emergency response duties and act as a Fire Marshal when required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and process safety.
• Good problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical capability to work within a production environment and rotating shifts.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience is advantageous