Production Operative, Worksop
Monday to Friday rotating shifts: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm
£14.96 per hour for the first 12 weeks / £15.83 per hour after 12 weeks
Worksop
Above National Minimum Wage, Days and Afters, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm
Industrial, Manufacturing
Search Area: Nottinghamshire, Worksop
Are you an experienced Production Operative looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career progression?
Essential Recruitment are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established and growing manufacturer in Worksop.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with competitive pay rates, a quarterly bonus scheme, overtime opportunities, and clear progression into skilled Machine Operator roles.
If you have previous Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator or similar experience, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking to develop your skills within a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities available
- Christmas shutdown
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear progression into machine operative roles
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Hours:
Monday to Friday rotating shifts:
- 6:00am – 2:00pm
- 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Applicants must be flexible to work both shifts on a rotational basis.
Pay rate:
- £14.96 per hour for the first 12 weeks
- £15.83 per hour after 12 weeks
The Role:
As a Production Operative, you will play an important role within the reconditioning process of industrial containers.
Working as part of a busy production team, you will be responsible for maintaining quality standards whilst developing the skills required to progress into more advanced machine operating positions.
Key Responsibilities of a Production Operative:
- Operating a range of hand tools and machinery
- Supporting the IBC reconditioning process
- Carrying out quality inspections and checks
- Following production schedules and work instructions
- Working safely and efficiently within a fast-paced environment
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
- Assisting with production targets and continuous improvement activities
- Learning new processes and machinery to support career progression
Candidate Requirements:
To be considered for this Production Operative role, you must have:
- Previous Production Operative or Manufacturing Operative experience
- Experience in machine operation
- A strong work ethic and reliable attitude
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work in a warm production setting
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Progression Opportunities:
This role offers more than just a production position. Successful candidates will receive training and support to develop their skills, with opportunities to progress into skilled Machine Operator roles and build a long-term career within the business.
To apply please either:
- Call Katie on 01909 478800 (8am-5pm Mon to Fri)
- Text ‘IBC’ to 07789 261938
- Email your CV to worksop@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This Vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment & Professional (An employment business)
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