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Plant Operative

United Kingdom, Harlow 29100.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Plant Operative Contract - Permanent Location: Harlow Monday- Friday, shift pattern, 06.00 - 14:30 and 1:30 to 22:00, these alternate weekly - you will be required to work occasional Saturday mornings, paid as overtime Basic Salary - £ 29,100+ for 40 hours overtime for any extra Key member of a two man production team, working alongside the Assistant Supervisor to manage daily production tasks, vehicle loading and unloading, and material reception within a busy factory. Operating counterbalanced forklift truck and mobile plant to assist in manufacturing operations. Loading raw materials within the factory. Carrying out quality assurance testing on finished product in a laboratory environment. Assisting in factory maintenance operations. Preparing equipment ready for dispatch to customers site.

Job Responsibility

  • Key member of a two man production team, working alongside the Assistant Supervisor to manage daily production tasks, vehicle loading and unloading, and material reception within a busy factory
  • Operating counterbalanced forklift truck and mobile plant to assist in manufacturing operations
  • Loading raw materials within the factory
  • Carrying out quality assurance testing on finished product in a laboratory environment
  • Assisting in factory maintenance operations
  • Preparing equipment ready for dispatch to customers site

Requirements

  • FLT licence
  • Full driving licence essential
  • A well organised approach and a willingness to excel

Nice to have

Shovel in house licence advantageous but not essential, as training will be given

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