Production Operative - Dry Wipes (Chorley)

Production Operative - Dry Wipes (Chorley)

Role:Production Operative

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Company: Vernacare

Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00

At Vernacare, we're proud to protect the safety and dignity of patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them. As pioneers in sustainable manufacturing, we're committed to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions while reducing our environmental impact and supporting our local communities.

We're looking for motivated and reliable Production Operatives to join our manufacturing team in Chorley. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a business with a meaningful purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you'll play an important role in ensuring our products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment, supporting continuous improvement activities, and helping the team achieve production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and effectively to achieve daily production targets.
• Complete work orders and ensure the correct raw materials are available at the production line.
• Monitor machine performance and contribute to departmental KPI achievement.
• Maintain product quality and compliance with company procedures.
• Follow all Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and cleanliness standards across the production area.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support operational needs.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in operating process equipment within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledgeable in Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Technically minded, with an understanding of mechanical or automated production equipment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Organised, methodical and committed to delivering a high standard of work.

Personal Attributes

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Take a "right first time" approach.
• Have a positive and proactive attitude.
• Are driven by results and continuous improvement.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate integrity and accountability.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Are flexible and willing to work overtime, including weekends when required.

Why Join Vernacare?

When you join Vernacare, you'll become part of a company guided by its C.A.R.E. Values:

• Customer First – putting patients and customers at the heart of everything we do.
• Accountability – delivering exceptional standards and quality.
• Recognition – celebrating innovation and achievement.
• Environment & Social Wellbeing – supporting sustainability, colleagues and communities.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where your contribution matters and where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a growing manufacturing business that positively impacts healthcare outcomes.