Manufacturing Operative in Newark on Trent

Location: Sylvan Way, Newark NG24 3UT

Shifts: Various shift patterns available

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join Rototek Newark, a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation. Due to ongoing growth, we are recruiting multiple Manufacturing Operatives across the business, including Production Operators and Finishing Operators, working across a range of shifts.

These roles are suited to practical, reliable, and quality-focused individuals who take pride in working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About Rototek

Rototek is a world leader in the technical rotational moulding of plastics, providing a complete service from concept through to finished product. Across our sites, we manufacture over 100,000 products per year, ranging from small containers to large-scale mouldings up to 7 metres. With over 30 years experience, we are proud to manufacture products that others cannot. Our mission is shaping the future through technical innovation to provide our partners with a more sustainable manufacturing service. As a B Corp certified organisation, we are committed to people, planet, and profit.

The Roles

Depending on experience and business need, successful candidates will work within production and/or finishing operations, supporting the manufacture, trimming, finishing, inspection, and preparation of moulded products to exacting quality standards. Reporting to a Team Leader, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities (may include)

• Operating production machinery and ovens in line with work instructions
• Opening moulds, removing products, and setting up moulding operations
• Trimming, finishing, inspecting, and repairing products to specification
• Handling products safely using appropriate equipment and jigs
• Palletising, packaging, or boxing finished products to customer requirements
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Adhering strictly to all health and safety requirements, including PPE
• Supporting colleagues and flexing across areas where required to minimise downtime

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is desirable
• Knowledge of safe working practices and use of hand tools
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required
• A good standard of English and maths is essential

Personal Qualities

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and reliability
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Positive, professional, and safety-conscious approach
• Willingness to be flexible across roles and shifts

Physical Requirements

• Roles operate in a hot working environment
• Some positions may involve manoeuvring large or heavy products using appropriate equipment and team support

Hours of Work

Various shift patterns available. Full training provided. Shift allocation will depend on role, experience, and business requirements.

Employment Package & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (role and shift dependent)
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Annual Christmas shutdown (leave adjusted accordingly)
• Pension contribution
• Death in Service benefit
• Salary sacrifice schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Company-funded Cash Health Plan, including:
• Dental and optical cashback
• Counselling, legal, and financial support
• Retail discounts

Why Join Rototek Newark?

This is a stable and supportive opportunity within a business that takes quality, safety, and employee wellbeing seriously. If you are hands-on, dependable, and committed to high standards, Rototek offers long-term security and development within a professional manufacturing environment. Apply now to join a business where contribution is valued and quality is non-negotiable.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring all applicants and employees are treated fairly, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.