Plant Operative

Job:                 Plant Operative (Non – CSCS)

Location:         Gurney Slade, RADSTOCK

Salary:             £13.94ph (40hrs pw)

Contract:         Temporary (6-month assignment)

Our client is a well-established specialist mineral processing business based in Gurney Slade. With an exceptionally low staff turnover, a supportive team culture, and a strong track record of promoting from within.  Whilst this is a long-term Temporary assignment this could an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a stable and rewarding career, should a long-term role arise

If you're hardworking, reliable, and enjoy hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Plant Operative, you will play a key role in the production and packaging process, ensuring products are prepared to the highest standards before being distributed to customers worldwide.  Full training will be provided, so previous experience isn't essential. What matters most is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a team.

Please note: This role involves regular manual handling of 25kg bags, so you must be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating bagging, sealing and packaging machinery
• Palletising finished products
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Carrying out quality and moisture checks
• Completing pre-use checks on plant equipment and vehicles
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the site
• Supporting the wider production team to achieve daily targets

Desirable (but not essential):

• Forklift Truck (FLT) experience
• Shovel Loader experience

Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full PPE provided and laundered on-site
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Full training and development opportunities
• Genuine long-term career prospects

Working Hours

This is a 40-hour per week rotating shift role. Applicants must be able to work all three shifts:

• Morning Shift 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Night Shift10:00pm - 6:00am (Sunday to Thursday)

Following the completion of the night shift rotation on Friday morning, your next shift will be afternoons starting the following Monday.

Important

Due to the rural location of the site, you must have your own reliable transport as public transport options are limited.

Riverside Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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