Full job descriptionCompounder / Filling Line Operative*Location: Newhaven

*Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

*Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 05:00am - 1:00pm OR 1:00pm - 9:00pm

*Work Type: Temporary to Permanent

Join our client, a specialist manufacturing business based in Newhaven, as a Compounder / Filling Line Operative. We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join their production team, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
This is a hands-on role where you will support the production process, working with products and ingredients accurately and safely. The ideal candidate will have a good eye for detail, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and be able to follow processes and instructions carefully.
The role offers a 12-week temporary period with the opportunity to become permanent based on performance and suitability.
Key Responsibilities*Support the day-to-day production and filling operations.

*Accurately measure, handle and prepare products in line with set procedures.

*Use weighing scales and production equipment accurately.

*Follow production instructions and processes to ensure products meet the required standards.

*Complete quality and data checks, ensuring information and measurements are accurate.

*Support the filling line and wider production team as required.

*Safely lift and move products and materials throughout the production process.

*Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

*Follow all company health and safety procedures.

*Work as part of a team to meet production requirements and maintain high standards of quality.

Requirements*Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse or similar hands-on environment is beneficial but not essential.

*Good attention to detail and ability to spot errors.

*Comfortable working with measurements and basic mathematics.

*Physically fit and comfortable with lifting and moving products.

*Able to follow processes, instructions and procedures accurately.

*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

*Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

*Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

*Must be comfortable working a fixed early or late shift.

*Must be able to work 05:00am starts if applying for the early shift.

*Must have safety-toe boots before starting.

Benefits*Temporary to permanent opportunity after a successful 12-week period.

*£13.45 per hour during the temporary period.

*10% late-shift premium upon permanent employment.

*Overtime paid at 1.5x after 37.5 hours.

*Monday - Friday working pattern.

*Fixed shifts - no rotating shifts.

*Jumpsuit, safety goggles and high-visibility clothing provided.

*Opportunity to build experience within a specialist manufacturing environment.

*Weekly pay while working on a temporary basis.