Westray Recruitment are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join a busy operational and production environment on a temporary to ongoing basis. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is comfortable supporting across production, prodcution, quality control and general site operations. The successful candidate will play an important part in preparing, handling, packing and moving products, while ensuring quality standards and health and safety expectations are consistently met.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30
Breaks include:
1 x 20-minute paid morning break
1 x 30-minute unpaid lunch break
1 x 15-minute paid afternoon break
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Carrying out general production operative duties
Supporting warehousing tasks including order packing, order preparation and stock movement
Assisting with stock control and stock checks
Carrying out quality control checks against product specifications
Washing and preparing packing units, including jet washing, damage checks and quality inspections
Handling, bagging and de-bagging products
Working on production lines involving both finished goods and raw materials
Loading export shipping containers
Unloading import shipping containers
Maintaining site cleanliness, housekeeping and general site standards
Supporting general site maintenance duties where required
Providing assistance across all operational areas of the business as needed
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous production, warehousing, manufacturing or labouring experience
A hands-on and flexible approach to work
Good attention to detail, particularly when checking stock and product quality
The ability to follow instructions and work safely
A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
Confidence working in a fast-paced operational environment
Willingness to support across different areas of the site when required
Experience in production, packing, stock handling, container loading, goods-in/goods-out, general warehouse operations or site housekeeping would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer
Temporary to ongoing opportunity
£14.70/hour
Monday to Friday day shift
Consistent working hours
Paid morning and afternoon breaks
Varied role across production, warehousing and site operations
Opportunity to develop within a practical, hands-on working environment
Supportive team environment
Long-term opportunity for the right candidate
How to Apply
To apply for this Production Operative role, please submit your CV to industrial@westray.co.uk or contact Westray Recruitment on 0191 492 6622 option 1.
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