Production Operative
CV-LibrarySK23, Chapel en le Frith, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 6 May 2026
Apply NowWe’re hiring for a Production Operative to join a growing manufacturing business based in Chinley.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous production, manufacturing, machine operating or extrusion experience. You’ll be working in a busy production environment, helping to set up machinery, mix raw materials, carry out quality checks and keep the process running smoothly.
What’s on offer?
* £13.77 + shift allowance
* Rotating days/nights shift pattern
* Week 1: Mon – Thu 6am – 6pm
* Week 2: Mon – Thu 6pm – 6am
* Ongoing training & development
* FLT training provided if required
* Stable, long-term opportunity
What will you be doing as a Production Operative?
* Setting up and monitoring production machinery and extrusion lines
* Mixing raw materials to specific formulations and measurements
* Loading materials into machinery and hoppers
* Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
* Completing product and colour changeovers
* Packing and storing finished products correctly
* Operating FLT equipment to move materials around site
* Maintaining high standards of health and safety
* Keeping the production area clean, organised and safe
What will you need?
* Previous experience in production or manufacturing
* A practical, hands-on approach to work
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Good attention to detail
* Good problem-solving skills
* Comfortable with manual handling and lifting
* Basic computer skills
* Reliability and confidence working rotating day and night shifts
Interested?
Apply today or speak with Meg at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous production, manufacturing, machine operating or extrusion experience. You’ll be working in a busy production environment, helping to set up machinery, mix raw materials, carry out quality checks and keep the process running smoothly.
What’s on offer?
* £13.77 + shift allowance
* Rotating days/nights shift pattern
* Week 1: Mon – Thu 6am – 6pm
* Week 2: Mon – Thu 6pm – 6am
* Ongoing training & development
* FLT training provided if required
* Stable, long-term opportunity
What will you be doing as a Production Operative?
* Setting up and monitoring production machinery and extrusion lines
* Mixing raw materials to specific formulations and measurements
* Loading materials into machinery and hoppers
* Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
* Completing product and colour changeovers
* Packing and storing finished products correctly
* Operating FLT equipment to move materials around site
* Maintaining high standards of health and safety
* Keeping the production area clean, organised and safe
What will you need?
* Previous experience in production or manufacturing
* A practical, hands-on approach to work
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Good attention to detail
* Good problem-solving skills
* Comfortable with manual handling and lifting
* Basic computer skills
* Reliability and confidence working rotating day and night shifts
Interested?
Apply today or speak with Meg at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted