Senior Production Operative

Amour Recruitment; Denmead; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Production Operative in Denmead, England. This hands-on position involves supporting daily production operations, setting up machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have production experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude. A competitive salary of £30,000 is offered, along with a supportive team environment and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Mechanically minded and comfortable working independently.
• Positive, reliable, and hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production operations.
• Set up machinery and manage changeovers.
• Perform quality checks and ensure standards are met.
• Maintain production equipment and work areas.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

IT competency (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Amour Recruitment is looking for an experienced Senior Production Operative to join our wonderful client based in Denemad, Hampshire. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is practical, mechanically minded, and takes pride in producing a high‑quality product.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day‑to‑day running of production operations
• Setting up machinery, managing changeovers, and end‑of‑run tasks
• Carrying out quality checks and ensuring standards are met
• Cleaning and maintaining production equipment and work areas
• Troubleshooting issues and carrying out basic mechanical adjustments
• Assisting with routine maintenance and continuous improvement
• Working collaboratively with the wider production team
• Following all health, safety, and hygiene procedures

About You

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Background in food, drink, FMCG, or packaging preferred
• Mechanically minded with strong problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative
• Good attention to detail and organisation
• Competent IT user (Microsoft Office)
• Forklift licence beneficial (or willingness to train)
• Positive, reliable, and hands‑on attitude

What’s On Offer

• A permanent, day‑shift role within a well respected company
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• A role where experience and ideas are valued

Salary: £30,000

If you’re looking for a hands‑on production role with responsibility, variety, and scope to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please click to apply and the Amour Recruitment team will be in touch.