Production Trainee

Hours and Schedule: Permanent, Full Time. Hours – 8.30am – 4.30pm until successfully completed the traineeship, and then will go on to rotating shifts. Week 1 (Early Shift): Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00. Week 2 (Late Shift): Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15; Friday, 13:45 – 19:45.

About Us: Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability. We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work. Our modern, comfortable facilities span over 225,000 sq. ft across distribution and production, providing a professional and well equipped place to work. Our Head Office is based in Leicestershire, conveniently located just off the M1/M69 on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate. Alongside this, our additional branches and sister companies operate across the UK, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to our customers nationwide. At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward‑thinking business.

What you will be doing: Working as part of the Production team, the Production Trainee will support the manufacturing process while developing skills across all areas of production, including CNC and CAD/CAM. This is a development role where you’ll gain hands on experience, learn key processes and build the knowledge needed to progress within the department. You’ll play an active part in supporting day to day operations while working safely and maintaining high quality standards.

• Training across all areas of production, including CNC machining and CAD/CAM processes.
• Supporting Semi‑Finished and Machining teams with day to day production tasks.
• Completing internal training and building an understanding of works orders and production procedures.
• Assisting Supervisors and Team Leaders with operational duties and general shop floor activities (including deburring and cleaning).
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment, following all Health & Safety requirements.
• Carrying out basic machine checks and contributing to team performance and efficiency.
• Developing skills, knowledge, and experience to support progression within the Production team.

What are we looking for: We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands on and keen to learn. You’ll have a positive attitude, be comfortable working in a team and show a willingness to develop your skills within a production environment. The ideal person will be motivated, approachable and committed to continuous improvement.

• A strong willingness to learn and develop within a production environment.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities in the workplace.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
• A basic interest in CNC machining and CAD/CAM processes (desirable).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (desirable).

Salary: National Minimum Wage (18+) up to £12.71 per hour depending on age.

Benefits: Company profit share scheme, Pension, Annual leave – 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service, Life assurance, Free car parking, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity, Long service awards, Free eye tests, Training and development opportunities, Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24‑hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers.

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.