Production Operative

We are currently recruiting for experienced and reliable Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing operation in Tankersley. This role plays a key part in supporting the production of high-performance construction materials, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety procedures are consistently achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong manufacturing background who are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and operating machinery safely and efficiently.


The Role

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for operating and supporting various areas of the manufacturing and production process. Duties will include:
 

• Operating production machinery including mixers & fillers
• Carrying out blending and filling operations to required specifications
• Assisting with machine setup and changeovers
• Monitoring production lines and ensuring output targets are met
• Conducting quality inspections and reporting defects or inconsistencies
• Following health & safety procedures and site operating standards
• Reporting machinery faults, breakdowns, or production concerns
• Supporting warehouse and production operations where required
• Working collaboratively with other departments

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for candidates who have previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment and who can demonstrate strong awareness of workplace safety and operational procedures.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience operating machinery within a production or manufacturing setting
• Experience with fillers, packing, wrapping, or mixing equipment
• The ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
• Multi skilled in warehouse and production operations
• Previous experience with Warehouse Management Systems and SAP
• Knowledge/experience of LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out
• A counterbalance FLT licence is desirable

Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday
• Standard 40-hour working week
• Immediate starts available
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Long-term career prospects within manufacturing

For more information or to apply, please contact Lewis on
01772 208 966 or send your CV to lewis.jackson@servicecare.org.uk