Production Operative
13 days ago
Blaydon
Location: Blaydon Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 What’s on Offer Temporary to ongoing opportunity £14.70/hour Monday to Friday day shift Consistent working hours Paid morning and afternoon breaks Varied role across production, warehousing and site operations Opportunity to develop within a practical, hands-on working environment Supportive team environment Long-term opportunity for the right candidate About the Role Westray Recruitment are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join a busy operational and production environment on a temporary to ongoing basis. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is comfortable supporting across production, prodcution, quality control and general site operations. The successful candidate will play an important part in preparing, handling, packing and moving products, while ensuring quality standards and health and safety expectations are consistently met. Working Hours Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 Breaks include: 1 x 20-minute paid morning break 1 x 30-minute unpaid lunch break 1 x 15-minute paid afternoon break Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Carrying out general production operative duties Supporting warehousing tasks including order packing, order preparation and stock movement Assisting with stock control and stock checks Carrying out quality control checks against product specifications Washing and preparing packing units, including jet washing, damage checks and quality inspections Handling, bagging and de-bagging products Working on production lines involving both finished goods and raw materials Loading export shipping containers Unloading import shipping containers Maintaining site cleanliness, housekeeping and general site standards Supporting general site maintenance duties where required Providing assistance across all operational areas of the business as needed About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous production, warehousing, manufacturing or labouring experience A hands-on and flexible approach to work Good attention to detail, particularly when checking stock and product quality The ability to follow instructions and work safely A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude Confidence working in a fast-paced operational environment Willingness to support across different areas of the site when required Experience in production, packing, stock handling, container loading, goods-in/goods-out, general warehouse operations or site housekeeping would be advantageous. What’s on Offer Temporary to ongoing opportunity £14.70/hour Monday to Friday day shift Consistent working hours Paid morning and afternoon breaks Varied role across production, warehousing and site operations Opportunity to develop within a practical, hands-on working environment Supportive team environment Long-term opportunity for the right candidate How to Apply To apply for this Production Operative role, please submit your CV to (url removed) or contact Westray Recruitment on (phone number removed) option 1