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Production Operative

Job Reference: HL151026CH

Manufacturing and Production
Bridgwater, Somerset
£27976 per annum
Permanent

Production Operative - Filling

Job summary
Our client is looking for a Production Operative - Filling to join their Production team from October 2026. This role involves repetitive filling/packing work and requires standing for long periods. Full training and on-site induction will be provided.

Key details

  • Department: Production

  • Hours: 40 per week

  • Working pattern: Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 17:30 (10-hour days; 30 mins unpaid lunch; two 15-min paid breaks)

  • Salary: £27,976 per annum (initial starting rate) - Real Living Wage employer

  • Holidays: 5.6 weeks (28 days equivalent including Bank Holidays) once permanent

  • Probationary period: 3 months

  • Training/Induction: Full training provided on site

  • PPE provided: Goggles, respirators, safety shoes, uniform, high vis

  • Checks: Basic DBS check required

Main duties

  • Filling tubes, pots and cardboard boxes to the required standard

  • Repetitive boxing, packaging and labelling tasks (accuracy is essential)

  • Standing for extended periods while working on the filling/packing process

  • Following health & safety procedures at all times, including manual handling requirements

  • Using pallet trucks where required

  • Once you have completed your own duties, you will be expected to support colleagues in other departments as needed

Essential skills

  • Willingness to carry out repetitive work and remain on your feet for long periods

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Good spoken and written English

  • Good arithmetic skills

  • Physically fit with good manual handling awareness

  • Team player with a supportive attitude

Desirable (not essential)

  • Production line / manufacturing background

  • Chemical industry experience

  • COSHH awareness