Production / Process Operative

Production / Process Operative

Location: Wetherby due to location candidate Must Drive
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm flexible could be 8am till 4pm
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 + Bonus Scheme (subject to company performance)
Benefits: Company Pension | On-Site Parking | 20 Days Holiday + Christmas Closure
Our client, a dynamic and growing manufacturer of high-quality beauty products, is looking for a hands-on Production Operative to join their close-knit team of three. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive working environment where teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail are key.
Key Responsibilities
Production Duties:

• Manually fill and label containers using both manual and semi-automatic machines
• Assist with weighing and mixing of ingredients for product batches
• Apply labels to tubes and packaging by hand with precision and care
• Pack and seal boxes by hand, including taping and palletising for shipment
• Conduct batch coding, carton assembly, and quality control checks
• Carry out batch sampling and labelling in line with GMP standards
• Clean and maintain production equipment and workspace to hygiene standards
• Perform regular stock checks and support wider production activities as needed

Warehousing Duties:

• Move packaging and finished goods (up to 25kg)
• Stack and hand-wrap pallets ready for dispatch
• Operate manual pallet trucks and move goods between sites
• Accept deliveries and collections using shutter doors
• Drive company van between business locations as required

What We''re Looking For

• Experience with manual production work such as mixing, weighing, labelling, and packing
• Team player attitude - you''ll be working in a small team of 3, so collaboration and communication are essential
• Flexible and hands-on approach - willing to support across production and warehousing tasks as needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks
• Experience in cosmetics, food production, or similar industry is beneficial but not essential
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a plus

Health andamp; Safety

• PPE provided (lab coat, gloves, hair net, and safety boots) - must be worn at all times in production areas
• Hi-vis vests required when operating pallet trucks or working outdoors

If you''re a reliable, motivated individual looking for a hands-on, varied role in a small, friendly team - we''d love to hear from you!