Production Operative - DBS Required
hace 6 días
Newcastle upon Tyne
Production Operative\n\nLocation: Newcastle, UK\n Contract: Permanent\n Reports to: Production Supervisor / Shift Lead\n Checks: DBS will be required prior to start\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe're looking for a reliable, safety‑minded Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing team producing industrial adhesives and related products. You'll operate mixing, filling, and packaging equipment, carry out in‑process quality checks, and help keep production running smoothly and safely to meet daily output targets.\n\nYou will work Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm. 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Free Parking. Pension contributions after 3 months qualification period.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProduction & Equipment\nOperate mixers, reactors, dispensers, and filling/packaging lines (manual and semi‑automatic).\nAccurately weigh and batch raw materials following work instructions and batch records.\nSet up, clean, and change over equipment to standard within target times.\nQuality & Compliance\nPerform in‑process checks (viscosity, appearance, weight, labels, seals) and record results.\nFollow SOPs, GMP, and site quality policies; escalate non‑conformances promptly.\nComplete batch documentation and traceability records to an audit‑ready standard.\nSafety & Housekeeping\nHandle chemicals safely (including PPE, COSHH awareness, spill procedures).\nMaintain a clean, orderly work area (5S) and contribute to safe systems of work.\nReport hazards, incidents, and near‑misses; participate in toolbox talks.\nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify inefficiencies and support Kaizen activities and OEE improvements.\nAssist maintenance with basic checks and first‑line fault finding.\nTeamwork & Communication\nWork effectively with production, quality, and warehouse teams.\nSupport training of colleagues and cover adjacent tasks when needed.\n If you're looking for a permanent role and want to be a part of something special, then apply today! \n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website