Production Operative - A Great and Amazing Opportunity

Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are key? If you are based in or near Devizes and ready to join a dedicated team, this could be the role for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to work at a busy packaging production site, where you will play an important role in creating high-standard products for a variety of clients. The role offers competitive pay, regular overtime, and the potential to extend beyond the initial contract period.

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire

Pay Rate: £14.47 per hour (rising to £14.99 per hour after 12 weeks)

Contract Length: 3 months initially, with potential to extend to 6 months

Start Date: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

Overtime Rates:

Weekdays (1.5x): £21.71 per hour

Saturday AM (1.75x): £25.32 per hour

Saturday PM & Sunday (2.0x): £28.94 per hour

Shifts: Rotating pattern of 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, and 22:00-06:00 - applicants must be able to commit to all shift patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate production machinery safely and efficiently to manufacture high-quality packaging products.

Maximise operational efficiency while minimising downtime.

Achieve productivity and performance targets set by management.

Consistently meet stringent quality standards for every product produced.

Carry out cleaning and maintenance duties as per the planned maintenance schedule.

Label, scan, and stack products on pallets, ensuring accurate inventory management.

Follow Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and comply with all UK Health & Safety legislation.

Work as part of a team to ensure smooth production flow and timely completion of orders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations.

A strong team player who is self-motivated, reliable, and committed to quality.

Physically fit, able to be on your feet for extended periods and undertake manual handling tasks.

Forklift Truck (FLT) licence - desirable but not essential.

What's in it for You?

Competitive hourly pay with higher rates for overtime.

Paid holiday entitlement.

Free on-site parking for staff.

Access to a dedicated support team throughout your placement.

Opportunity to receive £300* through the referral scheme (terms apply).

Discounts on a variety of retail and restaurant services.

Career progression opportunities, including potential for a permanent role.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All successful applicants will be subject to standard vetting checks, which may include Right to Work verification, medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, and employment reference checks.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today and become part of a team that values skill, dedication, and quality craftsmanship. You can call and ask for akhil or email with your CV

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.