Production Operatives (Shift working)
- bamber bridge, england, United Kingdom
- Temporary
Job Description
Manpower are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent basis on behalf of a local adhesives manufacturing client based in the Walton‑Summit area of Preston.
Shift Pattern
Working 4 days on, 2 days off. (Initially training Monday to Friday during day time only)
Rotating shifts:
- 06.00 am – 14.00 pm
- 14.00 pm – 22.00 pm
Please note this shift pattern does contain weekend working.
Starting salary of £28,554 plus an impressive shift allowance of £4,193.90 initially, rising to £7,138.50 upon successful completion of probation.
Primary Duties
- Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying, preparing the right quantities, transporting them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, noting the start and finish of the process.
- Operating batch processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures for bonding‑agent manufacture.
- Monitoring equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
- During weekend shifts, operating polymer‑reaction equipment in line with process instructions and procedures.
- Completing the initial testing and release of products to ensure no deviations from specifications.
- Checking labels and packaging material, ensuring correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions.
- Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and company quality standards.
- Carrying out all operations in compliance with the expected quality standards and operating procedures of the company, and respecting all legal and company EHS‑rules.
- Responsible for housekeeping in the area of responsibility.
- Carrying out any other duties requested by the Production Manager/Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- Chemical manufacturing experience advantageous.
- Knowledge of common software programs (MS Office).
- Ability to read and understand work orders, production processes, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
- Availability to work shifts which include weekend work.
Qualifications
Experience in a chemical industrial environment desirable.
Understanding of basic English.
Physical Environment
- Required to stand for long periods of time.
- Walk and climb stairs.
- Use hands to remove or lift boxes, bags and drums.
- Stretch and reach with arms extended.
- Stoop and bend.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions.


