Production Operative

Company: Serply Recruitment Ltd
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Location: St Helens
Job Description:

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title – Production OperativeSite location – St HelensResponsible to – Production Manager Purpose of the role – Resposnible for a wide array of production tasks across a large production facility including machine operation, loading, unloading, quality checking and supporting site in any means possible. Client brief – Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy – Increased demandContract – Temp to permHourly Rate – £12.71phShifts – Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm Facilities – Fantastic facilities on site, very clean and tidy office environment, kitchen/canteen, vending machines, free parking

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role – The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to –

  • Operating timber production machinery within health and safety guidelines at all times 
  • Loading and unloading the timber production machines with raw material and finished product 
  • Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards 
  • Reporting machine and product faults to management 
  • Ensuring the machinery and production areas are kept safe and clear of debris 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED 

  • Previous machine operating experience (ideally in timber industry) 
  • Previous experience setting or programming timber production machinery is highly advantageous but not essential
  • Ability to read technical drawings is highly advantageous but not essential 
  • Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential
  • Interest in developing technical ability and desire to progress is essential in these roles

Posted: April 1st, 2026