Smart Recruitment are pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity for Production Operatives to join a growing manufacturing company in Chard. This is a great chance to become part of a supportive team and help produce high-quality products used globally in a variety of industries.
As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in meeting daily production targets by operating machinery, monitoring product quality, and ensuring the smooth running of your workstation. You’ll be working in a modern, clean, and well-organised factory environment.
What the role involves:
Working on the production line to assemble and process products
Following production plans and hitting daily targets
Carrying out basic quality checks on products
Reporting issues to team leaders or supervisors
Keeping your work area clean and organised
Supporting your team to ensure smooth production flow
What we are looking for:
Reliable and punctual – you turn up every day and on time
Target-driven and fast-working – able to meet daily targets and keep up with pace
Hardworking and proactive – ready to support your team and learn new skills
Physically fit – the role involves being on your feet, moving, and handling products throughout the shift
Able to work rotating shifts
Good English communication (reading, writing, and speaking)
Shift Pattern:
You will work a rotating double day shift (37.5 hours per week):
Week 1: Monday to Thursday 05:45-13:45 (lunch 10:30-10:50) Friday 05:45-12:55 (lunch 10:30-10:50)
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 14:00-22:00 (lunch 18:00-18:20) Friday 13:10-20:20 (lunch 17:00-17:20)
Benefits:
Light, clean, and modern manufacturing environment
Free parking
On-site canteen
Full training provided
Forklift training offered in the future
Great opportunity for long-term work
If you're physically able, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment – we’d love to hear from you