Production Operative
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,820.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus shift allowance £6032.94 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4TW |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH23257_1749825083 |
Summary
Production Operator - Block Manufacturing
Location: Milton Park Reports To: Production Supervisor
About the Role
Join a dynamic team in a concrete block manufacturing environment that serves both commercial and housing markets. As a Production Operator, you'll be trained to safely and efficiently manage a variety of plant and equipment-ensuring that both quality and customer satisfaction remain top priorities.
You'll play a vital part in producing high-quality concrete blocks by operating batching, manufacturing, packaging machinery, and mobile plant. A comprehensive training program will support your journey.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Health & Safety
- Uphold a strong safety culture for yourself and your colleagues
- Follow all site safety procedures and legal requirements
- Report safety concerns and unsafe conditions immediately
- Adhere strictly to risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Keep PPE and tools well-maintained and report any defects
- Ensure guarding on machinery is in place and functional
- Follow permit-to-work procedures for high-risk tasks
Quality Systems
- Complete and sign control documentation daily
- Follow specified quality procedures for all production processes
- Flag any quality issues promptly
- Help foster a culture of sustainability within the plant
About You
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Excellent communicators with a proactive attitude
- Safety-conscious with awareness of relevant legislation
- Organised and capable of maintaining a clean, efficient work environment
- Able to work independently or within a team
- Willing to be trained on all manufacturing equipment
- Effective problem-solvers with a flexible, can-do mindset
What You'll Need
- Basic literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent)
- Experience working in a factory setting preferred
- Prior teamwork experience
- Willingness to attend training and development opportunities
- Commitment to following internal policies and legal requirements, including anti-fraud, health and safety, and HR policies