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Production / Process Operative
Location: Wetherby due to location candidate Must Drive
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm flexible could be 8am till 4pm
Salary: 26,000 - 27,000 + Bonus Scheme (subject to company performance)
Benefits: Company Pension | On-Site Parking | 20 Days Holiday + Christmas Closure
Our client, a dynamic and growing manufacturer of high-quality beauty products, is looking for a hands-on Production Operative to join their close-knit team of three. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive working environment where teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail are key.
Key Responsibilities
Production Duties:
- Manually fill and label containers using both manual and semi-automatic machines
- Assist with weighing and mixing of ingredients for product batches
- Apply labels to tubes and packaging by hand with precision and care
- Pack and seal boxes by hand, including taping and palletising for shipment
- Conduct batch coding, carton assembly, and quality control checks
- Carry out batch sampling and labelling in line with GMP standards
- Clean and maintain production equipment and workspace to hygiene standards
- Perform regular stock checks and support wider production activities as needed
Warehousing Duties:
- Move packaging and finished goods (up to 25kg)
- Stack and hand-wrap pallets ready for dispatch
- Operate manual pallet trucks and move goods between sites
- Accept deliveries and collections using shutter doors
- Drive company van between business locations as required
What We're Looking For
- Experience with manual production work such as mixing, weighing, labelling, and packing
- Team player attitude - you'll be working in a small team of 3, so collaboration and communication are essential
- Flexible and hands-on approach - willing to support across production and warehousing tasks as needed
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks
- Experience in cosmetics, food production, or similar industry is beneficial but not essential
- Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a plus
Health & Safety
- PPE provided (lab coat, gloves, hair net, and safety boots) - must be worn at all times in production areas
- Hi-vis vests required when operating pallet trucks or working outdoors
If you're a reliable, motivated individual looking for a hands-on, varied role in a small, friendly team - we'd love to hear from you!
