Production Support Operative

Quanex; Henlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match up to 7%

Attendance bonus

3 x Salary Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Quanex in Henlow is seeking individuals for manufacturing roles involving forklift truck driving and material management. Responsibilities include prioritizing workloads, operating machinery, and maintaining inventory levels.

The ideal candidate should be computer literate, with experience in SAP being advantageous. Benefits include pension matching, attendance bonuses, and enhanced leave options.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Good organizational skills for workload prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily workload based on manufacturing schedule.
• Drive forklift and assist in production tasks.
• Maintain supply of materials in factory.

Skills

Forklift truck driving

Computer literacy

SAP experience

Job description

Hours of work are 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm with overtime available.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prioritise daily workload as to the manufacturing schedule.
• Forklift truck driving.
• Booking out raw material to Production/process support.
• Operate the cardboard/plastic waste compactor, off‑loading and booking in raw materials.
• Helping with mould changes.
• Operate a FIFO stock control system.
• Empty chemical waste buckets (Lates).
• Wrapping all “part” pallets of insert to go back to warehouse.
• Booking out pallets.
• Assisting with 100mtr coil jobs which can be a two-man job.
• Maintaining supply of materials in factory.

Key Skills

• Computer literate (SAP experience will be an advantage).

Benefits

• Pension match up to 7%
• Attendance bonus
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Safety Responsibilities

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well‑being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.