Production Operative
Job description
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Job description
Genuine ongoing long-term work in Derby!
Pay : £12.92
Location : East Midlands Gateway
Rotational Shift Pattern: 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm.
Calling all production operatives looking to join a fantastic team with genuine long-term opportunities.
Temp to perm positions available for the right candidates!
Due to the location, you may require your own transport. This site is located on Wilders Way, Derby, DE74.
Duties :
- working on a state-of-the-art production line
- securing items into correct boxes ready for dispatch
- handling goods to ensure they are packed correctly
- Working in an ambient environment
- Work to timed deadlines
You can expect the following benefits:
- - On site consultants
- - Free onsite parking
- - Subsidised canteen
- - A personalised access card
- - Secure Lockers
- - A designated smoking area
- - Regular overtime available
- - Working in clean, modern environment
- - MHE training availability
- - Indoor and outdoor seating area for break time
- Clean working environment with fantastic team spirit.
This exciting Production operative role is an immediate start for successful candidates. To find out more on how we can assist you in finding long term work, please call the team now on
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight any production line or manufacturing experience at the top of your CV as this role involves working on state-of-the-art production lines
📊 Quantify your packaging accuracy: 'Maintained 99.8% accuracy in product packaging and dispatch preparation'
🚗 Mention your own transport availability as the East Midlands Gateway location specifically requires this
🎯 Emphasise your ability to work to timed deadlines and shift patterns, particularly 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm rotations
🤝 Show your commitment to temp-to-perm opportunities by highlighting previous long-term roles or loyalty to employers
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- •Operated high-speed production line processing 2,400 units per 8-hour shift while maintaining 99.5% quality standards
- •Managed packaging and dispatch preparation for 150+ orders daily, ensuring correct boxing and labelling for timely delivery
- •Completed MHE training certification and safely handled goods weighing up to 25kg in ambient warehouse environment
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Pertemps Leicester's Production Operative role at East Midlands Gateway perfectly matches my manufacturing background and availability for rotational shift work. My experience with production line operations and commitment to quality packaging aligns with your state-of-the-art facility requirements.
My background in warehouse operations and manual handling has prepared me to excel in fast-paced production environments while maintaining accuracy standards. I have my own transport and am fully available for the 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm shift patterns.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you ensure products are packed correctly for dispatch?
- ›What experience do you have working on production lines?
- ›How do you maintain quality standards when working to timed deadlines?
- ›What safety procedures would you follow when handling goods?
- ›Have you worked with MHE equipment before?
Behavioural
- ›How do you stay motivated during repetitive production work?
- ›Describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline
- ›How do you maintain concentration during long shifts?
- ›Tell me about a time you worked effectively as part of a team
- ›How do you handle working in different shift patterns?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline
How do you stay motivated during repetitive production work?