Production Operative

Excellent Bonus of up to £7,000 per annum Early Finish Fridays at 2.30pm The Role A new opportunity for a production operative to join a long established and successful manufacturing organisation. Working as part of a team, you will be tasked with the manufacture, process, and filling of specialist coating products in accordance with approved formulations and specifications. Key Responsibilities will include • Accurately weigh and measure raw materials for batch production • Safely handle, store, and use hazardous materials in line with COSHH and company procedures • Operate production and filling equipment safely and efficiently • Monitor production processes and perform in-process quality checks • Pack finished goods in line with company and customer requirements • Clean and maintain equipment and work areas in accordance with cleaning procedures • Support production schedules to meet delivery and efficiency targets • Ensure correct labelling, traceability, and documentation of all materials and finished goods • Communicate effectively with Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support operations Experience / skills required To be considered for the role you will bring experience working in a production or manufacturing environment (within chemicals, coatings, or similar industries) along with... • Ability to follow detailed formulations, work instructions, and SOPs accurately • Experience in weighing, measuring, and handling raw materials • Understanding of working with hazardous materials and associated safety controls (e.g. COSHH) • Ability to complete production and batch records clearly and accurately • Good attention to detail and ability to work to tight specifications • Basic numeracy and literacy skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement • A forklift truck licence is desirable. The position will offer a competitive starting salary with annual review, a quarterly bonus, as well as a Christmas bonus, and holidays starting at 23 days plus bank holidays (increases with service), plus additional benefits, and continuous professional development. If you have the required skills and experience, please send your CV Application for immediate consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us. Thank you for your interest. We will assess your application and we will contact you if we are able to progress with considering you for the vacancy. Please note that due to the high number of applications we can receive, we are not always able to respond to each applicant individually. Please be assured, in line with GDPR guidelines - We will only store your data once we have spoken with you and the data that we hold can be viewed, amended, or deleted at any time upon your request