Production / Process Operative
Location: Wetherby due to location candidate Must Drive
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm flexible could be 8am till 4pm
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 + Bonus Scheme (subject to company performance)
Benefits: Company Pension | On-Site Parking | 20 Days Holiday + Christmas Closure
Our client, a dynamic and growing manufacturer of high-quality beauty products, is looking for a hands-on Production Operative to join their close-knit team of three. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive working environment where teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail are key.
Key Responsibilities
Production Duties:
Manually fill and label containers using both manual and semi-automatic machines
Assist with weighing and mixing of ingredients for product batches
Apply labels to tubes and packaging by hand with precision and care
Pack and seal boxes by hand, including taping and palletising for shipment
Conduct batch coding, carton assembly, and quality control checks
Carry out batch sampling and labelling in line with GMP standards
Clean and maintain production equipment and workspace to hygiene standards
Perform regular stock checks and support wider production activities as neededWarehousing Duties:
Move packaging and finished goods (up to 25kg)
Stack and hand-wrap pallets ready for dispatch
Operate manual pallet trucks and move goods between sites
Accept deliveries and collections using shutter doors
Drive company van between business locations as required
What We're Looking For
Experience with manual production work such as mixing, weighing, labelling, and packing
Team player attitude - you'll be working in a small team of 3, so collaboration and communication are essential
Flexible and hands-on approach - willing to support across production and warehousing tasks as needed
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks
Experience in cosmetics, food production, or similar industry is beneficial but not essential
Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a plus
Health & Safety
PPE provided (lab coat, gloves, hair net, and safety boots) - must be worn at all times in production areas
Hi-vis vests required when operating pallet trucks or working outdoors
If you're a reliable, motivated individual looking for a hands-on, varied role in a small, friendly team - we'd love to hear from you