Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Machine Operator
Are you a proactive team-player, preferably with experience working in a production or
warehousing environment (although this is not essential)? We’re looking for someone to
join our busy Production team (also providing flexible warehouse support) in this active,
fast-paced role.
What you’ll be doing (training will be provided)…
Primary duties: Production tasks
- Operating production machinery to manufacture products in accordance with bill of materials and Company quality standards
- Minimising waste whilst maximising output levels
- Quality-checking output product for non-conformance materials
- Recording details of all manufacturing activities on the system in an accurate and timely manner
- Disposing of all production waste appropriately & maintaining a clean working environment
- Carrying out ancillary production tasks, including but not limited to; o Core Cutting o Rewinding o Log-cutting o Repacking o Collating consumables (Sample Packs, Swatch books, etc.) o Stock checking of components o Packing, labelling & palletising manufactured product
Our Production and Logistics teams work very closely, and from time to time, you may be asked to assist in our Warehouse.
Secondary Duties: Logistics tasks
- Assisting with unloading & putting away inbound goods
- Assisting with picking & packing goods for outbound orders
- Stock taking
- Racking bin replenishing
- General housekeeping, including waste disposal, tidying and consolidating stock location
- Assisting with processing reverse logistics (i.e. customer returns)
- Any other reasonable task your manager believes you are capable and trained to perform
What are we looking for?
- Ability to perform manual handling (training will be provided)
- Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment (desirable, not essential)
- Previous experience driving forklift & clamp truck vehicles (desirable, but not essential – training can be provided)
- Attention to detail
- Accurate data-entry skills/ record keeping
- A team-player & willing to work flexibly
- Proactive/ use your own initiative
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to learn and develop new skills
Hours, Remuneration & benefits
- Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm (30 mins lunch break)
- Auto-Enrolment into Contributory Pension Scheme
- Annual Leave: 20 Days (rising to 23 days with length of service) + All bank holidays
- Based in Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Quarterly bonus
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/05/2023
Reference ID: Production
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Papergraphics Ltd'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 General.
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 £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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