Production Operator – Immediate Start, Mon–Fri Day Shift

Kinetic plc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Burslem (ST6) seeks a Production Operative for an immediate start on a temporary basis. The role covers cutting, sewing and packaging alongside strict quality control and documentation duties.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm with an early finish on Fridays, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that emphasises accuracy, safety and teamwork. Prior production experience is a bonus, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and fold finished goods in line with quality standards and procedures.
• Accurately record hourly production counts and complete count sheets in line with times set by the Team Leader.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow company quality procedures and manufacture products to the correct specification using WIPPS, QMS, customer drawings and item codes.
• Report any quality issues immediately and escalate unresolved issues using the quality stop-work procedure.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, including end-of-shift clean-downs.
• Carry out pre-shift task risk assessments.
• Adhere to all company health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Follow the safety stop-work process when required.
• Participate in team briefings and meetings.
• Comply with the company's Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory training programmes through Workday.
• Learn and support production processes, including cutting, sewing and packaging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Kinetic plc in Burslem (ST6) seeks a Production Operative for an immediate start on a temporary basis. The role covers cutting, sewing and packaging alongside strict quality control and documentation duties.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm with an early finish on Fridays, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that emphasises accuracy, safety and teamwork. Prior production experience is a bonus, but training is provided.