Production Operative

This Production Operative role in Dover involves working at the end of the production line, taking products from the conveyor belt and stacking them onto pallets. Products can be 1.2–2m wide and 2.5–4m long, weighing between 11kg and 40kg. You will count sheets stacked onto pallets, conduct quality checks and log findings onto the system, and progress to learning how to operate overhead cranes and counterbalance forklifts to move pallets within the factory. The role requires comfort with physical and manual work, high temperatures, and a disciplined work ethic. A driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required due to location.

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Dover (own transport is required)

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: -12.71 for day shifts, -14.62 for night shift

Overtime rates: -15.89 for day shifts, -17.54 for night shift

Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, rotating between days and nights. Day shift is 5:45am-6:15pm. Night shift is 5:45pm-6:15am.

Benefits once permanent: training to progress to higher pay rates, free parking, PPE provided, bonuses and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Working at the end of the production line, taking products of the conveyor belt and stacking onto pallets. Products can be 1.2-2m wide and 2.5-4m long and weight between 11kg-40kg.
• You will need to count the sheets stacked onto the pallets and conduct quality checks and log your findings onto the system.
• Progress and learn how to operate overhead cranes and counterbalance forklift to move pallets within the factory.
• Learn how to conduct thorough quality checks, machinery and handheld tools.

What We're Looking For:

• Comfortable with physical and manual work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in high temperatures.
• Disciplined and a good work ethic.
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle due to location.

Benefits - working as a temporary PAYE employee through Reed gives you access to an excellent range of benefits, including:

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to low-cost healthcare insurance / Health Cash Plan.
• Reed Discount Club, giving you savings and special offers with leading retailers, including discounted cinema tickets.
• Sick pay.
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay, subject to eligibility.
• Your own dedicated Reed consultant providing support throughout your assignment.
• Easy online access to timesheets, payslips, holiday requests and pay history.

Interested in the role? Apply today! If not, please check out our website (url removed) to look at other roles available.

*Should your application be successful you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours.*