Production Operative

  • KPJ Group
  • Chapel-en-le-frith, Derbyshire
  • May 08, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

We re hiring for a Production Operative to join a growing manufacturing business based in Chinley.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous production, manufacturing, machine operating or extrusion experience. You ll be working in a busy production environment, helping to set up machinery, mix raw materials, carry out quality checks and keep the process running smoothly.

What s on offer?

  • £13.77
  • Rotating days/nights shift pattern
  • Week 1: Mon Thu 6am 6pm
  • Week 2: Mon Thu 6pm 6am
  • Ongoing training & development
  • FLT training provided if required
  • Stable, long-term opportunity

What will you be doing as a Production Operative?

  • Setting up and monitoring production machinery and extrusion lines
  • Mixing raw materials to specific formulations and measurements
  • Loading materials into machinery and hoppers
  • Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
  • Completing product and colour changeovers
  • Packing and storing finished products correctly
  • Operating FLT equipment to move materials around site
  • Maintaining high standards of health and safety
  • Keeping the production area clean, organised and safe

What will you need?

  • Previous experience in production or manufacturing
  • A practical, hands-on approach to work
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with manual handling and lifting
  • Basic computer skills
  • Reliability and confidence working rotating day and night shifts

Interested?

Apply today or speak with Meg at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.