Production Operative

Location: Horwich

Production Operative – Bolton (BL6)

Pay: £12.21 per hour (basic)
Overtime: £18.32 per hour

Hours:

7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay increase after 12 weeks of service

Overview

We are recruiting Production Operatives for a well‑established manufacturing business in Bolton. This role involves operating machinery, supporting warehouse operations and ensuring high product quality through strict production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Production

Operate production machinery and equipment.
Follow product specifications, work cards and production plans.
Maintain excellent product quality.
Keep accurate production and material records.
Warehouse

Assist with loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods.
Move pallets of stock and finished goods using pallet trucks.
Quality & Technical

Report any technical or production issues to the Team Leader.
Carry out product testing accurately and consistently.
Ensure products meet all required specifications.
Health & Safety

Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards.
Identify and report hazards immediately.
Follow all safe systems of work.
Support health and safety initiatives, including inspections and risk assessments.
Other Duties

Participate in annual stock takes.
Attend meetings where required.
Support project work and represent the company during customer or supplier visits.

Candidate Requirements

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
Flexible and reliable attitude to work.
Strong communication skills.
Good attention to detail.
Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role.
Ability to read and write to an acceptable standard.

Benefits

Full‑time, ongoing work Monday to Friday.
Enhanced pay rate after 12 weeks.
Opportunity to grow within a reputable organisation.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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