Job Title: Production Operative – Foam Manufacturing
Location: Bedford
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Supervisor

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality foam products. We are committed to maintaining excellent production standards, workplace safety, and environmental responsibility.

We are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our growing team.

Shift Pattern : Monday to Friday 
Hours : Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 and Friday 07:00 - 13:00 
Pay Rate : £12.65

Role Summary The Production Operative will be involved in the manufacturing of foam products, operating machinery and tools as trained and instructed. The role requires maintaining high quality standards while ensuring waste and rework are kept to a minimum.

This position involves working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Chemicals such as isocyanates are used in the production process. Full training and appropriate safety equipment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Unclamp and open moulds.
• Clean and wax mould vents.
• Demould parts ensuring tools are clean.
• Hand wax areas prone to sticking.
• Perform repetitive heavy lifting.
• Ensure tools are thoroughly cleaned.
• Spray wax moulds evenly with release agent.
• Follow required quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.
• Apply polyol/isocyanate mix into moulds.
• Securely close mould tools.
• Conduct brief inspections of finished parts when required.
• Rectify minor faults or report issues promptly to the appropriate team members.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain your working area to a clean and satisfactory standard.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required.

• Report any shortcomings or failings in systems or procedures in line with relevant legislation.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications Required

• Good level of physical fitness (ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting).
• Basic communicative English (understanding verbal and written instructions).
• Understanding that different customers and parts may require different specifications.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to quality standards.
• A proactive and team-focused attitude.

What We Offer

• Full training provided.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for development.

If you are motivated, physically fit, and ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.