General Operative, Manufacturing ​/ Production

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Job Description TBCGeneral Operative Salary: £29,555 P/A + Package

Shifts:

Monday to Friday Days - 40 hours a week

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Peterhead, AB42 3GL
Why join CHEP?

Competitive salary

Annual salary reviews and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to work for a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions

About the role

We're looking for a Production Operative to join our Peterhead team. Working within a fast-paced warehouse and production environment, you'll play a key role in conditioning reusable plastic units and processing pallets to quality standards, ensuring they can be safely re-issued to our customers.

This is a varied hands-on role involving inspection, cleaning, quality checks, warehouse duties, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the plant.

What you'll do Inspect, clean and condition plastic units ready for re-use Check units for damage and correct operation, recording findings accurately

Capture production and quality data to support KPI reporting

Load and unload units from vehicles safely and efficiently

Wrap and prepare stacks of units for storage and dispatch

Support warehouse operations and material movements

Inspect, repair and refurbish pallets to required quality standards

Carry out pre-start equipment and safety checks at the start of shifts

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles

Promote CHEP's Zero Harm, Zero Defect and Zero Waste culture

Participate in daily team briefings and safety communications

Support additional site activities following training, including bin washing, pallet painting and manual stencilling

What we need from you Previous experience within a production, warehouse, manufacturing or logistics environment is advantageous

Comfortable working in a physically demanding role involving manual handling

Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety

Ability to work effectively as part of a team Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Ability to follow processes and record operational data accurately

Flexible approach to undertaking a variety of operational tasks

Forklift Truck experience would be beneficial but is not essential

About CHEPCHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Through our circular business model, we help the world's biggest brands transport products more sustainably while reducing waste and improving efficiency across global supply chains.

Join our Peterhead team and be part of a business that's building a more sustainable future.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are committed to being ‘Workplace Positive’. This means fostering a diverse working culture, which allows everyone to reach their fullest potential. By harnessing the power of diversity in a…