Production Operative

About the Role

Westray Recruitment are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands‑on Production Operative to join a busy operational and production environment on a temporary to ongoing basis.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is comfortable supporting across production, production, quality control and general site operations.

The successful candidate will play an important part in preparing, handling, packing and moving products, while ensuring quality standards and health and safety expectations are consistently met.

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30

Breaks include:

• 1 x 20‑minute paid morning break
• 1 x 30‑minute unpaid lunch break
• 1 x 15‑minute paid afternoon break

• Carrying out general production operative duties
• Supporting warehousing tasks including order packing, order preparation and stock movement
• Assisting with stock control and stock checks
• Carrying out quality control checks against product specifications
• Washing and preparing packing units, including jet washing, damage checks and quality inspections
• Handling, bagging and de‑bagging products
• Working on production lines involving both finished goods and raw materials
• Loading export shipping containers
• Unloading import shipping containers
• Maintaining site cleanliness, housekeeping and general site standards
• Supporting general site maintenance duties where required
• Providing assistance across all operational areas of the business as needed

• Previous production, warehousing, manufacturing or labouring experience
• A hands‑on and flexible approach to work
• Good attention to detail, particularly when checking stock and product quality
• The ability to follow instructions and work safely
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Willingness to support across different areas of the site when required
• Experience in production, packing, stock handling, container loading, goods‑in/goods‑out, general warehouse operations or site housekeeping would be advantageous.

• Temporary to ongoing opportunity - £14.70 per hour
• Monday to Friday day shift
• Paid morning and afternoon breaks
• Varied role across production, warehousing and site operations
• Opportunity to develop within a practical, hands‑on working environment
• Supportive team environment
• Long‑term opportunity for the right candidate