Production Operative

Job Title:

Production Operative

Location:

Congleton, Cheshire

Salary:
Starting at £12.47 per hour, with increases upon training and progression

Job type:
Full time, Permanent

Shifts:

12 hour shifts (36 hours a week). Shifts run days and nights as follows:

• Week 1: 6am – 6pm, Monday to Wednesday
• Week 2: 6am – 6pm, Thursday to Saturday
• Week 3: 6pm – 6am, Monday to Wednesday

We are recruiting a Production Operative to support our busy manufacturing facility. Experience in a production environment or printing industry is preferred but we offer full training for motivated candidates.

• Ensure product quality consistently meets and exceeds customer specifications.
• Meet production targets through focus on continual process improvement.
• Support team through self‑initiative and problem resolution.
• Opportunity to progress into Gravure Printer or Colour Mixer roles.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, printing or similar production roles preferred.
• Willingness to learn and use own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency and housekeeping standards.
• Manual handling capability.
• Valid right to work in the UK (required).

• Excellent observational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Use own initiative and resolve problems.
• PPT/FLT/BENDI licence advantageous.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Prioritise daily tasks to maintain efficiency and housekeeping standards.
• Good time‑management skills with multitasking.

• Rotating shift pattern gives 7 rest days every 3 weeks.
• 5 weeks holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year.
• 5% pension scheme, 4× salary life assurance scheme, paid breaks and staff discount on products.

To apply, click the “APPLY” button and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK. No agencies accepted.