Job description

Production Operative – Kineton, Warwickshire

Location: Kineton, Warwickshire
Position: Production Operative
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks per day
Duration: Temporary to permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing team in Kineton. You’ll be responsible for operating production machinery, weighing and mixing raw materials, and ensuring that all products are produced to a high standard of quality and safety.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires attention to detail, good organisation skills, and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided, including forklift operation.

Key Responsibilities

Operate production machinery safely and efficiently according to job cards and production plans.
Be comfortable being trained and operating a forklift as part of daily duties.
Accurately identify, weigh, load, and mix materials to meet product specifications.
Conduct basic quality checks and report any issues to the Quality Manager.
Complete all job documentation accurately, ensuring traceability of materials.
Follow all site safety and quality procedures at all times.
Keep work areas clean, organised, and free from obstruction.
Take part in stock checks and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Reliable commute and own transport (no public transport access).
Numerate, literate, and confident using basic computer systems.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Physically fit and able to handle materials and manual tasks.
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
Willingness to learn new processes and machinery.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

Full training provided, including forklift (reach truck) in house licence.
Friendly and supportive working environment.
Opportunity to develop new skills in a specialist manufacturing setting.
Temporary-Permanent opportunity.
Paid annual leave.
30min paid breaks.

Quest Employment is recruiting for this position on behalf of our client.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply today or contact the Quest Employment Banbury branch for more details.