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.

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General Operative
Salary: £29,555 P/A + Package
Shifts: Monday to Friday Days - 40 hours a week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Peterhead, AB42 3GL

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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

CHEP 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…