Production Operative

Production Operative – Ely, Cambridgeshire.

Shift Pattern:
Double Days, Rotating Shift Pattern (39 hours per week).

Salary: £12.21 per hour (Overtime available with increased rates).

Position Type:
Temp to Perm.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Production Operative. This temp to perm role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team and grow within the company. Working under the direction of the Machine Operator/Shift Manager, you will be trained on all aspects of the conversion machines operation, and your contribution will be vital to ensuring high standards of production and safety.

• Ensure that the levels of Health and Safety, hygiene and housekeeping are maintained to a high standard.
• Understand and execute the instructions on the specification sheets relevant to the position.
• Liaise with the relevant departments to ensure the correct quantities of materials are present for the job.
• Work with the crew to set up jobs in the timeliest manner possible.
• Stack and send pallets that will travel down the line and are fit for palletisation. Ensure all pallets are of a first‑class presentation.
• Working with the crew, ensure all cleaning and maintenance is carried out to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Assess manual handling and make recommendations for improvement to your operator.
• Immediately report any mechanical issues to the Machine Operator.
• Ensure that the resources within the job holder's control are used in an optimum manner reducing cost and waste wherever possible.
• Provide and implement basic solutions to issues that affect the quality of the product and operation.
• Contribute ideas and solutions that will improve the levels of customer service and/or reduce costs at all opportunities.
• Maintain a positive can‑do attitude.

Weekly rotation:

• Week 1:
  Monday to Thursday – 06:00 AM to 02:00 PM | Friday – 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Week 2:
  Monday to Thursday – 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Friday – 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM.

Total of 39 hours per week.

• Saturday (6 AM to 12 PM): paid at time and a half.
• Sunday (6 AM to 12 PM): paid at double time.

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hard working with a positive and flexible attitude to work.
• Reliability.

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity within a well established company and meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.

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