Factory Operative (Nights)

Just Temps is seeking Assembly Operatives on behalf of a reputable company based in Maldon, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a hands-on role that involves assembling components using hand tools, interpreting technical drawings, and carrying out packing duties.

You will need to be detail-oriented, reliable, and enjoy practical work for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assembly components using hand tools
• Interpreting and working from technical drawings
• Operating light machinery (training provided)
• Performing quality checks to maintain high standards
• Packing finished products
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Meeting daily and weekly production targets
• Following written and verbal instructions accurately

Requirements include:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Comfortable standing for the duration of your shift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Capable of repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team

If you’re looking for a stable role with full training provided and the opportunity to develop your skills within a thriving industry, apply now.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing, global, manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, Suffolk, to recruit a Senior Product Technologist to their 4 person NPD team.

The purpose of this role is to bring in-depth knowledge of product development and trends, producing samples in response to customer requests, and using your detailed understanding to advise the company’s Commercial, Technical, Operational and Quality teams on operational challenges.

Key duties include:

• Advise colleagues and customers using your detailed understanding of products.
• Lead recipe development activities and deliver successful trials/launches in collaboration with other departments.
• Work closely with commercial, technical, operational, and quality teams.
• Keep the business updated with industry trends, new ingredients and market demands.
• Prepare and participate in sensory evaluations and results evaluation/actions.
• Ensure all products comply with food safety, quality and legislative standards.

Role requirements include:

• Excellent palate with a proficiency in identifying organoleptic properties.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with colleagues, customers and suppliers; effective stakeholder management is a key enabler in this role.
• Literate in English and have a capable grasp of mathematical calculations.
• Willing to learn new systems and processes; working knowledge of SharePoint and Excel.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with testing in a laboratory environment + understanding results.

Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — fully site-based.

You must have access to your own transport, due to the company’s location.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing global organisation, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, to recruit a skilled Production Operator to join their team.

You must be willing to learn new skills and to work in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, including undertaking comprehensive training to enable you to take part in tasting panels. Full training on the use of specialist equipment will be provided.

Key duties in this role include:

• Handle ingredients on an industrial scale
• Operate lines as required by the business
• Undertake packaging, storage and distribution tasks
• Maintaining accurate records in line with the required standards and customer requirements
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene
• Work closely with Operational, Logistics and other business teams to maximise production quality and efficiency
• Uphold exceptional Health and Safety standards
• Build a comprehensive knowledge of ingredients and processes to ensure production meets customer requirements

Skills required for this role:

• The ability to follow written instructions and perform basic calculations
• Previous experience of working to robust quality standards and following procedures
• The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and be confident to escalate any issues to ensure quality and safety
• Strong computer literacy – e.g. able to input data, confirm settings on machinery and produce reports with training
• Conscientious with strong attention to detail

Working hours for this role:

3 Rotating Shifts (14.00 – 22.00; 06.00 – 14.00; 22.00 – 06.00; Monday – Friday, rotating weekly).

Free parking is available on-site, and due to the company’s location, you must have access to your own transport.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Sudbury to recruit a full-time, permanent Plastic Vacuum Form Setter/Operator.

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for setting and operating the plastic vacuum forming machine. You need to have previous experience, preferably running machines with tools up to 1.5 metres long.

Key duties include:

• Ensuring that quality is the driving force behind all aspects of the role
• Developing and implementing best working practice for better punching productivity
• Optimising processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
• Confident in delivering to a production schedule

Role requirements:

• Experienced background working with vacuum forming machines
• Familiarity with various plastic materials and thicknesses
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams — this will extend to management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity for you if you have a setting and operating background to join an exciting and ever-growing manufacturing company, offering further training and development.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 4.30pm or 6.30pm to 5.00pm.

Free parking is available on-site.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business on the outskirts of Sudbury to recruit a Quality Assistant to join their experienced, technically skilled team.

The key purpose of the role is to support the business with all quality-based duties as directed by the Quality Manager and wider management team.

Duties include:

• Assist with setting up and operating a Quality Assurance laboratory to screen all incoming raw materials and finished products manufactured on-site.
• Ensuring legislative safety requirements and specific customer practices are adhered to.
• Continuous management and alignment to industry requirements.
• Undertaking internal audits relating to GMP and finished product requirements.
• Maintain traceability, hygiene, quality, and process records with validation of results, identification of trends, root cause analysis where applicable and instigation of corrective actions.
• Work closely with third-party certification bodies for sustainability, religious and ethical obligations.
• Carry out sampling and investigations for microbiological, allergen, nutritional or customer requirements.
• Working with essential service providers such as Pest Control, Hygiene, and work wear providers.
• Assist with new product/process trials.
• Communicate effectively with all the departments across all levels.
• Flexibility to carry out additional duties as deemed necessary by the business.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Internal auditing experience.
• Ability to use all IT-based packages.

You will be a team player, self-motivated and possess excellent attention to detail.

Working hours are from Monday to Friday - working a 3 shift rotating pattern, early, late and night shifts.

This role offers a competitive basic salary along with a shift allowance and is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.