Production Operative

Production Operative
Witney, Oxfordshire
Day Shift
£12.20 per hour + Overtime at x1.5
Immediate start available

Pertemps are recruiting for Production Operatives for a manufacturing company based in Witney on a full-time basis. The company is looking to expand their workforce and employ several Production Operatives to join their fast-paced production team.

About the Production Operative role:

1. Manufacturing timber components based on technical drawings with the aid of robotic machinery and digital aids
2. Operating production machinery
3. Accurately loading machinery with correct timber components and consumables
4. Using power tools to manually correct any defects
5. Manually assembling one-off bespoke products using staplers, nail guns, routers, saws, and other handheld power tools
6. Recording stock movements on company stock control systems
7. Involvement in assembly and production across all areas of the manufacturing process

To be considered for the Production Operative role you will:

1. Have proven experience in a machine operative position within previous employment
2. Be physically fit due to the manual nature of this role
3. Be capable of being on your feet for the duration of each shift
4. Be able to communicate effectively, with a good written and verbal understanding of the English language
5. Be willing to learn all other aspects of production and prepared to be hands-on, as the role requires you to manoeuvre large components with the help of other employees
6. Have previous experience with power tools & hand tools
7. Be computer literate as some tasks involve data entry into internal stock control systems

More about the Production Operative role:

1. Temporary to Permanent position
2. Work pattern: 06:00-15:00 Monday to Thursday / 06:00-12:00 Friday
3. Hourly rates - Basic hours £12.20 / Overtime £18.30 paid after 40 hours per week (Pay increase in April 2025)
4. Some weeks a 46-hour working week will be required, additional hours split across the week, with overtime being paid after 40 hours
5. Progression opportunities to move into higher pay band roles, including the opportunity to be trained on Combi Forklift if an in-date Counterbalance or Reach Truck Forklift certificate is held.

Additional benefits:

1. Following your probationary period via Pertemps, once employed by the company, your holiday entitlement will increase
2. Cycle to work scheme
3. Free parking
4. Discounted gym membership
5. Life assurance programme
6. Free tea and coffee
7. Dental insurance

Permitting you have the relevant experience, please submit an up-to-date CV including a valid contact number and we will be in touch to discuss the position further, with the view to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, start dates are expected to be within 1-2 weeks.