Production Operative

Company
Randstad Construction & Property
Location
Loughborough
Salary
£25,740 - £30,361.50 per annum

Full Job Description

Looking to jumpstart your career with a global industry leader? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer in Loughborough to find a motivated, safety-conscious Production Operative. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your hard work is rewarded with clear career progression, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will kickstart your journey with top-tier training, setting you up to transition into a Technician role within your first 12 months. Plus, with a 4-day working week and absolutely no weekends, you can finally achieve that perfect work-life balance!

  • Position Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for progression)
  • Pay Rate: £13.20/hr + 18% Shift Allowance (£15.57p/h)
  • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | 06:00 - 17:00 4 days per week | Week 1 Mon- Thur, Week 2 Tues - Fri

What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):

As a core member of the production team, you will initially focus on packing various styles of containers filled with chemical products into boxes. As you gain experience and complete training, you will progress to filling operations. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Operating manual and automatic processing, filling, and packaging equipment.

  • Weighing, measuring, and checking raw materials to ensure accurate batch quantities.

  • Checking batch numbers and chemical codes against schedules and labels.

  • Palletizing, strapping, or stretch-wrapping completed packs for safe transfer to the warehouse.

  • Completing and maintaining precise quality records and carrying out routine inspections.

  • Participating in operational excellence initiatives (5S, Kaizen events, and Autonomous Maintenance).

Health, Safety & Environment (EHS):

Safety is the number one priority. You will be expected to:

  • Strictly follow safe working practices, standard work guidelines, and daily safety checks.

  • Comply with manual handling, COSHH, and waste handling procedures.

  • Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

What We Are Looking For:

You don't need a degree or years of specialised experience to succeed here full training is provided! We are looking for candidates who possess:

  • Excellent reliability, high motivation, and a great team-player attitude.

  • The role is active and involves physical handling and packing duties.

  • Strong reading, writing, and basic computer transaction skills.

  • An awareness of health and safety, a keen eye for quality, and a desire to learn new processes.

How to Apply:

If you are reliable, safety-minded, and ready to build a career with a world-renowned manufacturer, we want to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Location
Loughborough
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,740 - £30,361.50 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
29th July 2026
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