Production Support Operative – Manufacturing

Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Rotating shifts – 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm
Overtime: Available

The Opportunity

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Production Support Operative on behalf of an established manufacturing company based in Henlow, Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment to join a busy and well-established operation.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting daily production activities, ensuring materials are available when required, maintaining stock accuracy and assisting with the smooth running of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations in line with manufacturing schedules and priorities.

• Operate a forklift truck to safely move, load and unload materials.

• Receive, check and book in raw materials and deliveries.

• Issue and distribute raw materials to production lines and machinery.

• Maintain accurate stock records using computerised inventory systems.

• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation procedures.

• Ensure production areas are supplied with the materials required to maintain efficiency.

• Assist production teams with machinery mould changes and general production support.

• Wrap, prepare and move pallets between production and warehouse areas.

• Support the movement and handling of larger materials and products, including two-person lifting tasks.

• Operate cardboard and plastic compactors and assist with waste management.

• Safely handle and dispose of production waste in accordance with company procedures.

• Assist with general housekeeping and maintaining clean, organised working areas.

• Work closely with production, warehouse and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.

• Valid forklift truck licence or recognised forklift qualification.

• Experience handling, moving and organising raw materials.

• Basic computer literacy and ability to update stock records.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.

• Willingness to work rotating early and late shifts.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience using SAP or a similar stock management system.

• Knowledge of FIFO stock control procedures.

• Experience supporting manufacturing machinery or production lines.

• Experience assisting with mould changes.

• Previous experience in materials handling, goods-in or production support.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience

• Overtime opportunities

• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension with employer matching contributions up to 7%

• Attendance bonus

• Life assurance equivalent to three times annual salary

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Permanent employment with an established manufacturing business

Working Hours

Rotating shift pattern:

• Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm

• Late Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

To apply please contact:
Michael O’Hare
01462 670666
michael.ohare@irweb.co.uk

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Contact information

Michael O'Hare