Factory Operative
📍 Location: Corsham
🕒 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am-2:30pm
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary: Competitive + Overtime Opportunities
NextGen, on behalf of our valued client, is currently recruiting for a Factory Operative to join a thriving and forward-thinking manufacturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a desire to develop new skills in a production environment.
🔍 About the Role
As a Factory Operative, you'll be at the heart of the production process, supporting a variety of factory operations and machinery, including hot bonding and RF/HF welding. You'll follow detailed procedures and specifications to ensure products meet the highest quality standards, while playing a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
You'll be trained to understand technical drawings, machine settings, and production run data-gaining hands-on experience and broadening your skills across different production areas.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
* Operate factory equipment safely and efficiently following company procedures
* Adhere to all health and safety policies, including PPE usage
* Maintain housekeeping standards in your work area
* Learn and support processes such as machine setting, start-up, shutdown, and basic adjustments.
* Produce goods using techniques like Hot Bonding and RF/HF Welding (training provided)
* Inspect materials and products, reporting faults to the Factory Manager
* Accurately record data on production sheets and logs
* Follow technical drawings and ensure correct components are used
* Assist with quality checks and final inspections
* Minimise material waste and support continuous improvement efforts
* Work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively across departments
👤 Who We're Looking For
* Experience in a packing or production environment (preferred)
* Exposure to operating machinery or tooling
* Self-motivated, reliable, and well-organised
* Able to follow procedures and prioritise workloads
* Strong communication skills in English - verbal and written
* IT literate, ideally with experience using Microsoft Office applications
* Team player with a willingness to learn and adapt
* Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing setting
⏰ Working Hours
* Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
* Friday: 8:00am-2:30pm
* Breaks: 50 minutes per day (2x 10 mins, 1x 30 mins)
* Overtime: Available when required
🌟 Why Join?
* Full training provided with development opportunities
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to gain experience in modern manufacturing techniques
* Overtime available to boost your earnings
* Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement and quality
📩 How to Apply
Apply today with your CV or Alternatively contact Mitchell on (phone number removed) or Email your CV to Mitchell @ NextGen Recruits.co .uk