Production Operative

Job Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU\n\n£12.71 p/h\n\t\nContinental Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts, starting at 6am or 6pm. Days and Night Shifts)\n\t\nOpportunity to work for a global company\n\t\nCareer development opportunity\n\t\nSecure on-site car parking\n\t\nCompany pension scheme\n\nTHE BUSINESS\n\nWestray Recruitment Group is delighted to bring to you a client who are looking for Production Operatives to work on an ongoing basis for our client based in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.\n\nYou will be working for the largest manufacturers of product in their field for some of the biggest brand names in the world. The products produced by the business emphasise renewability and recyclability which demonstrates their passion in protecting the environment and giving back to the communities they work in.\n\nThe business is values-led and are looking for people who mirror those values of respect, integrity and teamwork.\n\nThis is an exciting time to join a business that is a global leader in its field.

They will provide a strong network of training and give you the opportunities to develop a fantastic long-term career.\n\nTHE ROLE\n\nThe role itself is fast paced requiring good levels of accuracy. You will be feeding, setting and operating a die-cutting machine. You will work in the cutting department working as part of a two man operation and oversee day-to-day tool changeover.

You will also be taught the basics of running a cutting machine while covering breaks. Some of your tasks and responsibilities are as follows:\n\nYou will be responsible for looking after tooling and racking in the correct location\n\t\nYou will place defective units into quarantine to allow new tooling to be ordered in a timely manner\n\t\nYou will study the plan to prioritise jobs for the cutting machines to ensure all job deadlines are met and work alongside your supervisor\n\t\nYou will be responsible for housekeeping as Health and Safety routines are key to ensure a safe working environment and support the daily audits enforcing these.\n\nTHE PERSON\n\nAlthough no formal qualifications are required, a manufacturing background is preferred. Some of the personal qualities and skills for this role include:\n\nYou will have the willingness to learn processes and procedures which is an essential requirement for the role\n\t\nYou must have good timekeeping and housekeeping skills\n\t\nYou will have good communication skills due to working with other departments and dealing with different supervisors\n\t\nYou will show flexibility to support the business and be prepared to carry out different tasks at short notice requested by your supervisor\n\t\nYou will have proven skills demonstrating the ability to work at a fast pace and being able to multitask in order to meet customer demand\n\nThe business has core values central to every undertaking and you will demonstrate the ability:\n\nto act with integrity\n\t\nto be positive, building meaningful relationships\n\t\nto be accountable for doing your job to the best of your ability\n\t\nto be an effective team player\n\t\nto always respect skills and abilities of others, recognising their achievements\n\nTHE PACKAGE\n\n£12.71 p/h\n\t\nContinental Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts, starting at 6am or 6pm.

Days and Night Shifts)\n\t\nOpportunity to work for a global company\n\t\nCareer development opportunity\n\t\nSecure on-site car parking\n\t\nCompany pension scheme\n\nTO APPLY\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity so please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Amy Laidler, who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Amy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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Job Overview

ID:

2512637

Date Posted:

Posted 3 hours ago

Expiration Date:

23/07/2026

Location:

Gateshead

Salary:

Competitive

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