General Operative

Weekend Production Operator

Location: Rotherham, S61
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday

Weekend shift options:

• Days: 6:00am–6:00pm
• Nights: 6:00pm–6:00am

Aqumen Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established plastics manufacturing company based in Rotherham.

To be eligible for this role, you must be available to complete 10 training shifts between Monday and Friday before starting the weekend shift pattern.

The training will take place on a rotating shift pattern:

• Days: 6:00am–2:00pm
• Afternoons: 2:00pm–10:00pm
• Nights: 10:00pm–6:00am

Please only apply if you can commit to completing all 10 weekday training shifts across this rotating pattern.

Our client is a highly regarded plastics manufacturer with an excellent reputation for environmental performance, operational efficiency and employee recognition.

The business continues to invest heavily in its employees, production equipment and manufacturing facilities.

Its Rotherham site operates an extensive range of large-tonnage injection moulding machines, with further investment planned.

We are looking for reliable and motivated Weekend Production Operators to join the company’s Production team.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will support the production process, assist with the safe operation of machinery and complete basic quality checks on finished products.

Following appropriate training, you will be expected to identify and report product or process non-conformances and ensure your work area remains clean, safe and audit-ready.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with the safe and efficient operation of production machinery
• Completing safety checks on production areas, machinery and equipment
• Carrying out basic quality checks on finished products
• Reporting defects, non-conformances and product concerns
• Immediately reporting accidents, near misses and safety hazards
• Following approved work instructions and Safe Operating Procedures
• Meeting all site and personal safety requirements
• Completing mandatory factory and role-specific training
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records where required
• Completing housekeeping and “Clean as You Go” activities
• Keeping your workstation clean, organised and audit-ready
• Working positively and effectively with colleagues and other departments
• Identifying waste and suggesting opportunities to reduce or eliminate it

All employees are expected to comply with the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, Hygiene and Good Housekeeping policies.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others
• Cooperating with the company in meeting its statutory duties
• Using safety, environmental, hygiene and welfare equipment correctly
• Reporting incidents, hazards and unsafe conditions immediately
• Carrying out work in an environmentally responsible manner
• Supporting efforts to reduce waste, energy use and emissions
• Helping the company meet its sustainability commitments

Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

You will also need:

• Availability to complete all 10 weekday training shifts
• Flexibility to work rotating day, afternoon and night shifts during training
• A good understanding of written and spoken English
• Basic maths and comprehension skills
• The ability to follow instructions and Safe Operating Procedures
• A good awareness of workplace safety and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail
• A reliable, punctual and positive approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to meet individual and team production targets
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday

• £17.00 per hour
• Fixed weekend working hours following successful completion of training
• Weekend day or night shifts, subject to availability
• 25 days’ holiday per year, pro rata
• Four times salary life assurance
• Pension contributions matched up to 7%
• Further on-the-job training and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Company uniform and PPE provided

Apply today through Aqumen Recruitment to join an established Rotherham plastics manufacturer offering competitive pay and consistent weekend working hours.