Production Operative

Production Team Member – High Earning Potential & Career Growth

Location: Chirnside, TD11, Berwickshire

Salary: £34,900 (Starting) ➔ £36,900 (Post-training)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Shifts: 4 or 5 Shift Patterns (Including Nights & Weekends)

Are you looking for a stable, high‑paying role with a company that truly invests in its people? Our Chirnside Plant is expanding, and we are looking for motivated Production Team Members to join our world‑class manufacturing facility.

Whether you are an experienced operator or looking to switch careers into a fast‑paced environment, we provide the extensive training you need to succeed and see your salary increase rapidly.

As a vital part of our production team, you won’t just be "working a line." You will be mastering complex machinery and ensuring our products reach global customers in perfect condition. Your day will include:

• Machine Operation: Operating a range of advanced machinery to convert products to exact customer specifications.
• Quality Excellence: Conducting vital quality checks to maintain our high standards.
• Logistics: Packaging finished goods securely and preparing them for worldwide shipping.

We offer one of the most competitive packages in the region:

• Strong Earnings: Start on £34,900, rising to £36,900 once trained.
• Future Security: A generous company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing & Perks: Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, and regular company events.
• Recognition: Long‑service awards to celebrate your loyalty and hard work.

While we provide full training, the right "can‑do" attitude is essential. We are looking for:

• Flexibility: You must be able to commit to our shift patterns, which include night shifts and weekend working
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• Communication: Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Education: Ideally, you will have 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including Maths and a Science.
• Bonus
  
  Skills:
  
  Previous manufacturing experience or a Forklift License is a major plus, but not a deal breaker!

Chirnside, TD11, Berwickshire

Working at our Chirnside Plant means joining a supportive, safety‑conscious environment where your contribution is visible every single day. If you are reliable, hardworking, and ready to earn a fantastic wage, we want to hear from you.

Don’t miss out on a permanent role with guaranteed progression.

Ahlstrom Chirnside Ltd
, based within the Scottish Borders, is a subsidiary of the Ahlstrom Corporation and is internationally recognised as a market leader in the design, process manufacture, and marketing of specialist and non‑woven products.