Production Operative - Bradford
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Major Recruitment recruiting Production Operatives and Packers for Symington's in Bradford.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The role exists to ensure that the production and packaging machines operate efficiently and safely in line with production requirements, customer quality standards and customer order requirements with consideration and adherence to site health and safety standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner in compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Maintain GMP on the line, for which the machine operator is responsible for.
- Take an active role in product change over’s / start up’s.
- Report all faults without delay to relevant manager(s) to ensure engineers are at the scene to address issues ensuring production is restarted as soon as possible.
- To ensure that the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained in all areas - operating a clean as you go mentality
- Deliver a performance to ensure that company minimum standards are met and exceeded.
- You may be required to run two lines at a time in certain units according to production demands.
- Ensure all issues encountered in production areas are reported immediately to the direct line manager.
- To proactively support, engage and drive the continuous improvement of Company performance, challenging existing practices and actively supporting the Company’s waste reduction program.
- To ensure that the Company is professionally represented at all times, both inside and outside the business.
- To protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others at all times.
- To respond to ad hoc requests and/or take an active role in specific projects as directed by your line manager.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Company.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/KEY RESULT AREAS
- Attendance and timekeeping in line with company standard
- Waste levels
- NCR’s
- Operational efficiencies
Both nights and days available with a very desirable shift pattern working Monday to Thursday!
Days 0700 - 18:00
Nights 18:00 - 07:00
Flexibility to work overtime on occasional Fridays/Weekends desirable
Pay rates
Packers Days - £9.50 - £10.20
Packers Nights - £10.59 - £10.94
Production Operative Nights - Up to £10.99
email SymingtonsOnSite@major-recruitment.com or call 07977178311 for a telephone interview and a potential offer for induction.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: Up to £10.99 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BradfordMillersdale
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative - Bradford roles across Major Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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