Production Operative

Role: Production Operative
Location: Kettering
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday
Salary: £14.61 per hour

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Production Operative to join our client’s successful team.

Who are we?
We are working with a global organisation supporting the launch of a brand-new production line. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing operation, ensuring products are packed accurately, safely, and efficiently to meet both quality and production targets.

Duties of a Production Operative:

• Operate machinery and equipment in line with company procedures
• Carry out visual quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards
• Label, seal, and palletise finished goods ready for dispatch
• Monitor line performance and report faults, breakdowns, or quality issues promptly
• Maintain accurate production records, downtime logs, and waste reports
• Assist with line changeovers, set-ups, and start-up checks for new production runs
• Keep the work area clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene and safety standards
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling and PPE requirements
• Work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, maintenance, and quality departments
• Support continuous improvement activities to increase efficiency and reduce waste

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment preferred
• Experience operating packaging machinery desirable but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Flexible approach to shift work and overtime where required
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a positive attitude
• Safety-conscious and able to work independently as well as part of a team

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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