Production Operative - Mouldings

Hillbrush is a well establish family business that has been successfully operating for over a century. Globally recognised in the cleaning and hygiene industry for producing high-quality brushes and cleaning tools in the most efficient way possible.

Located in modern premises in Mere, Wiltshire, the company offers the additional benefits of parking and a free on-site gym.

Role:

We are currently seeking a skilled Production Operative to join our mouldings team. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining injection mould machines, ensuring the production of high-quality manufactured products that meet the required standards.

The starting salary for this role is £25,776 per annum, based on a 39-hour working week.

You will work on an alternating weekly shift pattern:

• Early shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday (finishing at 1:00pm on Fridays), with a 20-minute paid break
• Late shift: 2:00pm – 12:00am, Monday to Thursday, with two 15-minute breaks (one paid, one unpaid)

To reflect that these hours fall outside of a typical 9–5 schedule, we offer a 10% shift allowance for early shifts and a 20% shift allowance for late shifts.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain injection mould machines
• Produce manufactured products according to specifications
• Monitor the production process and ensure that products meet the required quality standards
• Conduct regular inspections and identify any faults or non-conforming products
• Report an issues or malfunctions to the Mouldings Manager or supervisor
• Pack finished parts as required
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards
• Follow all standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Record manufacturing process, parts made etc. on the ERP (Winman) shop floor data capture system
• Use SOP as instructed.

Skills and Attributes:

• A good eye for detail
• Good English skills both written and verbal
• Have positive attitude and respectful to others
• Be flexible, well organised and able to multi-task.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking