Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Metabolics production site continues to grow its sales of Vitamins, Minerals and Sports Supplements both domestically and internationally. We are a fast-paced, agile and ambitious company and we are looking for exceptional candidates to join our team as Trainee Production Operative. You will be joining our highly-skilled production crew with responsibility for manufacturing and packaging of capsules, liquids and powder products. Production is carried out in a ‘clean-room’ environment and so high standards of hygiene and adherence to regulatory detail are essential. The role requires confidence in machine operation - a full training programme will be provided.
We offer a great salary for the right person who can show they have the necessary drive, ambition and a learning mind-set. We have a small, dynamic production team so the ability to adapt to different tasks will be essential. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated and results driven and possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. We are seeking candidates with a continuous improvement mind-set and, after adequate training, you will be able to proactively identify issues and work with others to resolve any production issues.
The applicant will work under the supervision of the production support manager and will be responsible for weighing, mixing, machine operation to produce final product formats, packing. Monitoring of quality throughout the operation is of paramount importance. Our processes are both manual and automatic. The company has invested in the latest machinery and so successful candidates will have the ability to take on machine setting tasks.
Hours: Day Shift. 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday. Start time 08:30 and Finish Time: 17:30 with one hour unpaid lunch break.
Main Responsibilities
The applicant will work to agreed standard operating procedures in clean-room environment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):
· Weighing of powder ingredients using various balances/scales following the SOP procedures and advice by the production manager.
· Further processing of powder such as sieving of the powder.
· Mixing of powder ingredients using mixers/blenders following the SOP procedures and advice by the production manager.
· Operation of filling equipment and final packing of product
· Operation of capsule making equipment and running the potting process
· Raw material booking in and carrying out computerised stock control processes
· Responsibility for taking samples of raw materials and final products to hand over to QC
Other Responsibilities
· Follow all Health & Safety protocols and monitor ongoing safety in line with the company Health & Safety Policies
· Follow the Quality Manual protocols. Manually complete all batch records and enter data into the company computer system as well looking up information on the computer system to ensure planning processes are followed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£22,212.00 per year for 3 months increasing to
£23,804.00 per year after completing initial probation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,212.00-£23,804.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Devizes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: POMARCH2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Metabolics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,212 - £23,804 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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