Production Operative

Job Title: Production Operative Location: Outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk Contract: Full-time, Temporary (approx. 6 weeks) Pay Rate: £18.48 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, day shifts Interview Date: As soon as possible We’re currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join our client on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting day-to-day production activities, material handling and keeping the fast-paced production area running smoothly and safely. Exciting opportunity to join this well-established company: * Holiday pay on each hour worked * Access to employee discounts * Mobile phone savings * National gym memberships * And much more! About the Role: You will support the daily operations and ensure physical handling tasks such as raw material bags, packaging, area upkeep — are carried out safely, on time, and to the right quality standard, so the team can hit its daily production targets. Key duties: * Handle and move raw materials and packaging materials as required * Support batch preparation and general production tasks * Help the team meet daily production targets by keeping pace with the production schedule * Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area * Record basic operational data such as time logs and material counts when required * Follow all health & safety procedures and PPE requirements * Communicate any issues, delays or concerns to the Operations Lead * Provide support across different tasks as workload demands Requirements: * No specific technical background required * Reliable, motivated and willing to work in a hands-on production role * Physically fit and comfortable carrying out repetitive manual handling tasks * Able to follow instructions and work to a structured schedule * Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn * Basic written English for simple data recording * Previous manufacturing, warehouse or logistics experience would be beneficial but is not essential * Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle – this is essential If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Keywords: Warehouse Operative, Raw Materials Operative, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Assistant, Packing Operative, Warehouse Operative, Factory Worker Eden Recruitment Solutions Ltd T/A Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary staff