Production Operative

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Production Operative to support the safe and efficient output of high-quality products.

This role plays an important part in maintaining production standards, contributing to continuous improvement activities, and supporting day-to-day factory operations across a rotating 3-shift pattern (mornings + afternoons + nights)

Production Operative
Permanent Full-time
£32,900 (Inclusive of shift allowance)
Nottingham/Derby (On-site)

Shift Pattern & Pay:
Rotating 3-shift pattern: 05:45–14:00 | 13:45–21:30 | 20:45–06:00
Total Salary: £32,900 (£25,550 basic + 28.83% shift premium)

Production Operative
Responsibilities:

Follow all site safety rules, policies and legal requirements, including COSHH and the Health & Safety at Work Act.

Maintain compliance with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001 and BS EN 9100 standards.

Operate production equipment efficiently while reducing waste and cost.

Support ongoing improvements to products, processes and procedures.

Maintain excellent levels of cleanliness, orderliness and equipment care.

Assist with general factory duties across the site and contribute to site security as required.

Participate in all training provided by the company.

Support Team Leaders and colleagues to ensure smooth shift operations.

Production Operative
Requirements:

Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment.

Experience within aerospace, composites, coatings, chemical processing or other highly quality-driven manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies would be beneficial.

Experience working to strict quality standards, following detailed procedures and maintaining accurate production records.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Basic numeracy and computer literacy skills.

Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently once trained.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Comfortable with frequent manual handling, including two-person lifting of items weighing up to 25kg, and carrying out physical and repetitive tasks throughout the shift

If you are a reliable and hands-on individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment please apply with your CV or get in touch with me directly