Production Operative (FLT Licence essential)
Job Title: Production Operative
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Location: Pontypool
Start Date: Immediate
Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00am - 3:30pm
Additional information: Must hold a valid FLT Licence
Job Description: JDR Recruitment are currently looking for reliable and hard-working Production Operatives to join our client's busy manufacturing team based in Pontypool. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term, full-time work with the potential to become permanent.
The Role: As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day manufacturing process, supporting the production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Your responsibilities will include: - Operating production machinery and equipment safely - Assisting with the assembly and finishing of manufactured products - Loading and unloading materials - Operating a forklift as required - Carrying out basic quality checks - Maintaining a clean and organised work area - Always Following health & safety procedures - Supporting other production and workshop tasks as required
This role is hands-on and can be physically demanding, requiring good manual handling ability.
About You: We're looking for someone who: - Holds a valid FLT Licence (essential) - Has previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential) - Is reliable, punctual, and has a positive attitude - Works well as part of a team and can follow instructions - Takes pride in maintaining a safe and tidy workspace - Has their own PPE (safety boots, hi-vis, gloves, etc.) - Has access to transport due to the site location
The Benefits: - Immediate start available - Weekly pay - Full-time ongoing work - Temp-to-perm opportunity - Long-term job stability - Free on-site parking
About Us: JDR Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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