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Posted 29 July, 2026

Production Operative

Rachel Hill Resourcing Limited
Leighton Buzzard, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Hours:

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  • Rotating Weekly Shifts
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  • Monday to Thursday
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  • 6am to 4pm | 4pm to 2am
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Salary:

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  • Early Shift : £13 per hour
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  • Late Shift: Premium of 24% = £16.13 per hour
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  • Weekly Production Bonuses if targets achieved
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Job Duties:

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  • Operating production machinery and manufacturing equipment
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  • Operating overhead cranes and material handling equipment
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  • Operating mobile plant machinery
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  • Carrying out general labouring and housekeeping duties
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  • Maintaining work areas to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation
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  • Ensuring compliance with all company policies, including Health & Safety procedures
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  • Following safe working practices and operational procedures within a heavy manufacturing environment
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  • Assisting with production activities to meet quality and output targets
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  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by management
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Essential Criteria:

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  • Previous experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial or production environment
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  • Experience operating counterbalance forklifts, overhead cranes or similar material handling equipment
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  • First Aid Certificate
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  • A strong team player with the ability to work on their own initiative
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  • Hard-working, reliable and conscientious
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  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
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  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
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  • Good time management skills
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  • Experience working to production targets and quality standards
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  • Flexible approach to working hours
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive rates of pay
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  • Contributory pension scheme
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  • £500 Refer a Friend Scheme – payable to both new and referring employee
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  • Employee Assistance Programme
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  • Employee Savings Scheme
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  • Full training provided
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  • Permanent role
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  • Fixed location
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