Production Operative

Company: UPU Industries
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JOB TITLE: Production Operative

UPU Industries is an established Northern Ireland manufacturer supplying innovative agricultural and industrial packaging products to customers across the UK and international markets.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our production teams and play a key role in meeting the increasing demand for our products across the UK and international markets.

Hours: 12 hour Continental Shift Pattern, rotating day and night every 2 weeks, 14 shifts in 28 days, every other weekend off!

**Pay Rate**

  • Training Programme Rate £13.71
  • 3 Loom Operator Rate £14.13
  • Overtime Rate time and a half

BENEFITS: Company Pension, Private Medical Care, Premium Rate Overtime, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Quarterly Reliability Scheme, Employee Referral Programme, Qualification Opportunities, Uniform & PPE provided, Secure Onsite Parking, Bonus Scheme

GENERAL ROLE:

Operate and monitor automated and semi-automated manufacturing machinery to ensure production runs safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards and delivery schedules. Carry out routine operational checks, identify and report any issues to shift supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Machine Operation
  • Packing
  • Quality Records
  • Housekeeping
  • Other Duties

SKILLS:

  • Operators will need to be able to work within a high intensity production environment and be able to adapt quickly.
  • Good ability to communicate well in English with other production personnel areas is essential.
  • Be able to demonstrate a high attention to detail.
  • Good time keeping and reliability are essential.

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience in working as part of a team is essential.
  • Working within a production orientated environment is desirable.
  • Engineering / plastics sector experience would be an advantage.

*HEALTH:Applicants should be healthy and not possess any conditions which would prove hazardous when working with machinery.*

Skills:Production Production Operative Manufacturing Production Operators

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Posted: November 4th, 2026