Production Operative

FIXED TERM – 3 month opportunity with the potential to be extended.

• Competitive rates of pay (Above minimum wage)
• Monthly production bonus
• Health cash back scheme
• Death in service cover
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for part year)
• 5 % company pension contributions
• Company sick pay
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company social events

Undertaking a number of manual and inspection tasks, the jobholder will become competent in all assembly and packaging operations, enabling complete flexibility in the production process while ensuring that all production and quality targets are achieved.

Rigorously following written and verbal work instructions; working in accordance with all health and safety requirements; assembling and packaging products that meet required specifications and standards, including inspections at defined stages of the production process; meeting all required production and efficiency targets; completing all required production/quality records and performance indicators.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping
• Respect waste‑management procedures
• Contribute to identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement (safety, quality, output, cost/efficiency…)
• Carry out other tasks that support the assembly and packaging operation.

These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder's duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by the Shift Leader to support business needs. Specific responsibilities and authorities are defined in procedures relevant to the role.

• Working in a role where required to meet quality and output targets
• Working in accordance with work and quality instructions

• Working in an assembly or manufacturing environment

• General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g., GCSEs, BTEC Certificate…)

• Manual dexterity
• Organised and methodical
• Attention to detail
• Rigorous in following work instructions
• Willing to contribute to improving business performance
• Works well as part of a team
• Reliable and a good timekeeper
• Prepared to be flexible in the range of tasks required to support the business
• Willing to be flexible in response to any need for additional working hours

• Dayshift: 06:00‑14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift
• Two‑shift AM: 06:00‑14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift
• Two‑shift PM: 14:00‑23:00, Monday to Thursday with a minimum of 35 minutes paid breaks per shift; 14:00‑18:00, Friday with a minimum of 10 minutes paid break
• Three‑shift AM: 06:00‑14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift
• Nights: 22:00‑06:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift
• PM: 14:00‑22:00, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift

An allowance of 10 % will be paid when working the PM shift on a two‑shift rotation and a 20 % allowance will be paid when working night shift.

CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.