PRODUCTION OPERATIVE – 12 Month Fixed Term

Autosmart International; Shenstone; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Shenstone is seeking a Home Production Operative for a 12-month fixed term role. You will be responsible for setting filling machines, packing products, and contributing to safety and quality standards. The position offers a salary of £26,749, plus generous benefits including 25 days holiday and private health care. Ideal candidates will have a positive work ethic and enjoy routine tasks, with experience in mechanical handling preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)

Non-contributory Private Health Care

Generous contributory pension scheme

Life insurance at three times salary

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating mechanical handling equipment is advantageous but not essential.
• Enjoy a routine, quality-focused role.
• Flexibility to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Set filling machines according to product weight specifications.
• Fill containers based on daily production schedules.
• Wrap and pack products securely on to pallets.
• Assist in the labeling production process.
• Contribute towards continuous business improvements.

Skills

Positive nature with a strong work ethic

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Ability to communicate and build relationships

Tools

Powered pedestrian pallet trucks

Counterbalance forklift trucks

Job description

Home Production Operative – 12 Month Fixed Term – Shenstone

Autosmart is a manufacturing success story. The market leaders in our sector, we have doubled in size over the last 10 years, invested £35 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub, and have recently been accredited as ‘Very Good to Work for’ by employee engagement specialists, Best Companies for the second year in a row.

We’re looking for a Production Operative to join us on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The hours are 7.30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.

1 in every 2 vehicles in the UK are cleaned using Autosmart products, so you can take pride in knowing the products being used were prepared by you.

Autosmart – This is Who We Are

Team Autosmart

Our Production Operative will:

• Set filling machines to product weight specifications
• Fill containers with products to daily production schedules
• Wrap and pack products securely on to pallets
• Stock control and rotation
• Assist in the labelling production process
• Update company IT systems
• Promote and follow safety first company values
• Contribute towards continuous business improvements

About you:

• Positive nature with a strong work ethic
• Takes pride in your work – want to make a difference
• Self‑motivated and able to work using your own initiative
• Enjoy a routine, quality focused role
• Flexible approach to support the team
• Able to communicate and build working relationships
• Previous experience operating mechanical handling equipment, including powered pedestrian pallet trucks and counterbalance forklift trucks would be an advantage but is not essential.

What we can offer you:

• Salary: £26,749 (£12.86ph)
• Location: Shenstone, Staffordshire
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Non-contributory Private Health Care
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance at three times salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous staff purchase scheme – take our products home FREE

Apply today

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Location

Shenstone, WS14,