Production Operative

🎯 Job Purpose

To work as part of the production team to manufacture plastic products safely, efficiently, and to quality standards, ensuring daily production targets are met.

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🔧 Key Duties & Responsibilities

Production & Machinery

• Operate manufacturing machinery (e.g. blow-moulding machines)
• Feed raw plastic materials into machines
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings if required
• Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment

Assembly & Processing

• Assemble components (e.g. containers, cages, lids)
• Trim, finish, or process products after moulding
• Perform repetitive production-line tasks efficiently

Quality Control

• Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet specifications
• Remove faulty items and report issues
• Carry out basic quality checks and testing

Packing & Warehouse Tasks

• Pack finished goods, label, and prepare for dispatch
• Move products within the warehouse or production area
• Load/unload goods where required

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🧠 Skills & Requirements

• Good attention to detail (quality checks)
• Ability to follow instructions and work procedures
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physically fit (manual handling / lifting required)
• Basic understanding of production processes

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⏰ Working Conditions

• Shift work (Rotating 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am) Must be able to work all shifts
• Factory/warehouse environment
• Can involve:
  • Noise
  • Heat from machinery
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Heavy lifting

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💰 Pay & Progression (Typical)

• The starting rate is £12.95 increasing to £13.45 once permanent.

Long term work leading to permanent for the right candidates

JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.