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 (url removed)