Production Operative

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established organisation based in Preston as a Production Operative on a full-time permanent basis.

Summary 
Operating the equipment and all of its affiliated processes - preparing raw materials, packaging, unloading, packing and labelling goods.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Transporting materials onsite
• Operating equipment according to process instructions
• Completing initial testing of products
• Checking labels and packaging materials
• Performing all operations in compliance with expected quality standards
• Adhere to legal and company EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) rules
• Maintaining cleanliness in designated area
• Carrying out any other duties as requested

 Skills and experience 

• Experience within a similar environment
• Knowledge of common software programs (MS office)
• Manual work and lifting is required for this role
• Flexible to work shifts
• Must have good English comprehension to be able to read and understand work orders, production processes, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions

Package and benefits 

• Working shifts: 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm and 10pm – 6am
• Shift pay: £5,250 (3x rotating) £4,193.90 (2x rotating)
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• 10% discretionary annual bonus

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the employment agencies act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.