Production Operatives


Company:	Travail Employment Group
Salary:	£14.89 to £14.89 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wellingborough, NN8 4BL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

Production Operative / Recycling Operatives

4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern (Days & Nights Rotation)

Shift Times: 5:45am - 6:00pm / 5:45pm - 6:00am rotating shift pattern

Pay Rate: £14.89 per hour

FLT /Forklift Counterbalance is required.

Our client, a UK leader in recycling end‑of‑life materials, is looking for Production Operatives with in date Counterbalance Licence to support safe, efficient and reliable production operations. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company has recently undergone major positive transformation and is now proudly accredited as a

Great Place to Work. If you are hands on and passionate about doing things right the first time, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Production Operative to support our Recycling Operations team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key.

You will support all areas of the recycling process, including:

Loading and unloading materials

Machine operation and support

Quality sampling

General housekeeping duties

Assisting the Production Team Leader with operational updates and process improvements

Key Responsibilities

Operate production and recycling equipment safely and efficiently

Follow all SOPs, site procedures, and health & safety guidelines

Carry out pre-start visual safety inspections on machinery and equipment

Monitor machinery performance to maintain optimal operating conditions

Support continuous improvement activities across the shift

Accurately identify, weigh, and record waste and regrind materials

Ensure correct disposal and segregation of waste streams

Maintain high housekeeping standards across the production area

Complete production documentation and bulk bag labelling accurately

Work flexibly across multiple production roles as required

Essential

Valid FLT / Forklift Counterbalance Licence

Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment

Ability to work across multiple operational areas

Personal Attributes

Positive, proactive, and self-motivated approach

Strong commitment to health & safety

Passion for continuous improvement

Excellent attendance and timekeeping

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and quality standards

Flexible approach to rotating day and night shifts

Team player with a can-do attitude and sense of urgency

If you are interested in this role please apply with your CV or send your CV to holly.tipler@travail.co.uk

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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