Plastics Operative

Plastics Operative (Permanent - Day Shift)

Location: Leighton Buzzard. Salary: £27,040 per annum (paid weekly). Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Shift Pattern: Day shifts (see options below).

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and motivated Plastics Operative to join a busy manufacturing team on a permanent basis. This is a day shift role working within a fast-paced production environment, producing high-quality plastic components while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.

Working Hours (Day Shift)

Option 1: Monday to Thursday - 6:00am to 4:00pm.

Option 2 (Optional): Monday to Friday - 6:00am to 2:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate plastic manufacturing machinery (e.g. injection moulding, extrusion, or similar equipment)
• Load raw materials and monitor machine performance throughout production
• Carry out basic machine checks and report faults or issues
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Trim, pack, and label finished goods as required
• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times
• Keep the work area clean and organised
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (plastics experience preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
• Good reliability and timekeeping
• Basic understanding of health & safety practices
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks

Desirable Skills

• Experience in injection moulding or plastics manufacturing
• Knowledge of quality inspection processes
• Forklift licence (advantageous but not essential)

Personal Attributes

• Hard-working and dependable
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Team player
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Permanent full-time position
• Weekly pay
• Day shift only (no nights)
• Overtime opportunities (if available)
• On-the-job training provided
• Holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities within manufacturing