Production Operative

Production Operative

Location: Leicestershire, LE7
Pay: £13.34 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Work 4 days a week with 3 days off every week.

We are looking for a Production Operative to join an established pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare manufacturer in Leicestershire.

This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you will be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring automated production machinery. You’ll be working as part of a production team to keep machinery running efficiently, carry out quality checks and ensure products are manufactured safely and to the required standards.

If you have previous production or manufacturing experience and are mechanically minded, this could be a great opportunity to join a growing company in a permanent position with a 4-day working week.

Hours

Choose from one of the following fixed 4-day shifts:

  • Monday – Thursday, 6:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tuesday – Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm

That means 3 days off every week, with no rotating shift pattern.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Setting up and operating automated production machinery.
  • Monitoring machinery and production processes to keep the line running efficiently.
  • Carrying out routine quality checks on products.
  • Completing production paperwork and accurately recording manufacturing information.
  • Supporting machine changeovers and carrying out basic machine adjustments.
  • Identifying and reporting machine faults or production issues.
  • Following Health & Safety, GMP and company procedures.
  • Keeping your work area clean, safe and organised.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Mechanically minded with an interest in operating and understanding machinery.
  • Experience with automated production machinery would be advantageous.
  • Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on production environment.
  • Able to work accurately while meeting production targets and deadlines.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Able to follow procedures and maintain high quality and safety standards.
  • Reliable and comfortable working a fixed 6:00am start.

What’s On Offer

  • Permanent position with a 4-day working week.
  • 3 days off every week.
  • £13.34 per hour, depending on experience.
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
  • 3% pension contribution.
  • Two 20-minute breaks during the shift, with only 30 minutes deducted as unpaid break time.
  • Opportunities to progress within a growing company.
  • Summer and Christmas parties.
  • Free drinks in the canteen.
  • Uniform provided.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • First Aid and Fire Marshal training opportunities.

How to Apply

If you have production or manufacturing experience and like the sound of a permanent role offering a 4-day working week, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the position and next steps.

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Pay: From £13.34 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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