Skilled Production Operative

Manchester Arndale; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Skilled Production Operative to support Print Finishing across our client sites, including loading, feeding, and production line support. The role includes a Sunday to Wednesday mix of 12 hour days and nights, with shift changes as production requires.

You will work across finishing lines, operate a palletiser and forklift (training provided), ensure materials are loaded, and assist during equipment failures to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• All applicants MUST have a right to work in the UK
• Good communications skills
• Ability to work on own initiative AND as part of a team
• Basic organisational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
• Mechanical appreciation of equipment and moving parts
• Ability to work safely

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the finishing department. Main focus areas include Production Lines, including Stacker and Strappers; Hopper feeding; operate and maintain the Palletiser & Octopus; and operate a Forklift (training will be given)
• Ensure machines are loaded and replenished with sufficient supplies of materials
• Assist in the manual movement of production in the event of equipment failure
• Loading inserts into Hopper/Stream feeder using correct manual handling techniques
• Cleaning and maintenance of the finishing lines
• Loading and unloading of pallets

Skills

Good communications skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Work unsupervised

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Working Pattern

Sunday to Wednesday mix of 12 hour days and nights, some other days needed where production requirements change.

The Skilled Production Operative will be responsible for working flexibly across all our clients Print Finishing operations. This role is to provide complete support to the Print Finishing department, working where required to assure that the print finishing operation works effectively from printed copy wound to disc, supply of inserts and product feeding, production line support, bundling, palletising and wrapping out for distribution.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting all aspects of the finishing department. Your main areas of focus will be, Production Lines, Inclusive of Stacker and Strappers. Hopper feeding (Setting up equipment and feeding), Operate and Maintain the Palletiser & Octopus' and also operating a Forklift (Training will be given)


• Ensure machines are loaded and replenished with sufficient supplies of materials


• To assist in the manual movement of production in the event of equipment failure.


• Loading inserts into Hopper/Stream feeder using correct manual handling techniques


• Cleaning and maintenance of the finishing lines


• Loading and unloading of pallets

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• All applicants MUST have a right to work in the UK


• Good communications skills


• Ability to work on own initiative AND as part of a team


• Basic organisational skills


• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised


• Mechanical appreciation of equipment and moving parts


• Ability to work safely.


• Flexibility – Ability and a willingness to move between areas (training permitting) to meet the needs of the business

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.