Details:
- Salary: £27,757 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: High Bentham North Yorkshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Production Operative
Location: Bentham, Lancashire – relocating to the Preston area
Salary: £14.23 per hour £27,757 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Overtime: Time and a half | Sundays: Double time (optional)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for Production Operatives to join a growing manufacturing team within the fire protection industry.
The role is initially based at the company's Bentham site, where you will receive training and become established within the operation.
As part of the company's planned growth and expansion, the business will be moving to a larger site in the Preston area. Successful candidates will therefore start their employment in Bentham and, once the new facility is ready, relocate with the company to the Preston site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its growth and develop your career as the operation expands.
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00
* Friday: 07:30 – 13:00
* 37.5 hours per week
* Overtime available at time and a half
* Optional Sunday overtime paid at double time
Key Responsibilities
As a Production Operative, you will support a variety of manufacturing activities, including:
* Assembling fire suppression systems and components.
* Carrying out pressure testing and functional checks.
* Completing production records accurately.
* Assembling and filling suppression agent cylinders.
* Handling materials and chemical agents safely.
* Carrying out visual and quality inspections.
* Receiving, locating and storing materials.
* Picking components to support production requirements.
* Packing products safely for domestic and international shipment.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
* Reliable, conscientious and safety-focused.
* Comfortable working as part of a team.
* Able to work independently following training.
* Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
* A good communicator.
* Flexible and willing to work across different areas of production.
* Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
* Willing and able to relocate from the Bentham site to the Preston area when the new facility becomes operational.
Previous experience in the following would be advantageous:
* Manufacturing
* Production
* Assembly
* Warehouse or stores
* Regulated manufacturing environments
* FLT operation
Full training will be provided.
Physical & Safety Requirements
This is a hands-on production role.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation with a clear investment in a larger Preston facility.
You will initially work from the established Bentham site, gaining experience within the business before moving with the company to its larger Preston operation.
If you're looking for a secure permanent production position with good working hours, overtime opportunities and the chance to grow with a business, we'd like to hear from you