Production Support Operative

Randstad Employment Bureau; Kilrush; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Employment Bureau in Kilrush, Co. Clare, seeks a reliable Production Support Operative for a 6-month contract to support the production team and ensure continuous, trouble-free operation.

The role covers end-of-line packaging, labeling, materials replenishment, waste management and quality assurance support, with ad-hoc tasks across the floor to keep production on track. Hours are full-time, 39 per week, Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00 and Fri 08:30-16:00.

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset to identify tasks without supervision.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform manual handling during shifts.
• Precision when printing/applying labels for traceability.
• Clear English communication to follow schedules and safety rules.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for floor support.

Responsibilities

• End-of-Line Packaging: supervise final prep of goods and secure loads for transport.
• Labelling: generate and apply correct product labels to batches.
• Materials replenishment: stock monitoring and supplies to operators.
• Waste & environment: keep floor tidy, recycle and remove waste.
• QA support: visually inspect pallets for packaging/labeling quality.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication in English

Reliability

Job description

Location: Kilrush, Co. Clare

Role Type: 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension)

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week.

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Production Support Operative to join our team in Kilrush. This is a key role within our manufacturing facility, specifically designed to provide essential support to the wider production team.

The primary objective of this position is to manage the various manual and logistical tasks across the floor, ensuring that technical equipment and machine operators can maintain continuous, uninterrupted production.

Contract Duration & Hours

• Duration: This is a temporary 6-month contract. An extension may be offered at the end of this term, subject to individual performance and overall business requirements.
• Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week.
• Schedule: * Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 16:00

Key Responsibilities

• End-of-Line Packaging: Oversee the final preparation of finished goods, including manual shrink-wrapping of pallets and ensuring all loads are securely fastened for transport.
• Labelling & Identification: Use onsite printing systems to generate product labels, ensuring they are accurately applied to the correct batches and meeting all quality specifications.
• Materials Replenishment: Proactively monitor stock levels at each machine station; supplying operators with raw materials (packaging, adhesives, or components) before they run out.
• Waste & Environment Management: Maintain a high standard of housekeeping by removing packaging waste, breaking down materials for recycling, and ensuring the floor remains clear of hazards.
• Quality Assurance Support: Perform visual inspections of finished pallets to verify that labelling and packaging meet our dispatch standards.

Operational Flexibility

As this is a versatile support role, the successful candidate will also handle a range of ad‑hoc operational tasks to meet daily business needs. These may include:

• Assisting the warehouse team with urgent inventory movements or stock counts.
• Providing an extra pair of hands for site deep‑cleaning or basic facility maintenance.
• Helping with manual assembly or re‑sorting tasks as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Supporting cross‑functional teams with any urgent requirements to keep the facility running smoothly.

Candidate Requirements

• Proactive Mindset: You should be someone who can identify what needs to be done next without constant supervision.
• Physical Stamina: This role is physically demanding and involves standing, walking, and manual handling for the duration of the shift.
• Attention to Detail: Precision is vital when printing and applying labels to ensure traceability and customer satisfaction.
• Communication: Fluency in English is required to follow production schedules and safety instructions accurately.
• Reliability: As the support link for our machine operators, punctuality and a strong attendance record are essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Consistent full‑time hours with an early finish on Fridays.
• Stable work in a local manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive training on all site health and safety protocols.

Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003