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Factory Operative

Posted on June 25, 2026

  • Arklow, Ireland
  • 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Factory Operative job opportunity

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Location: Ireland
Salary: €34,060 base + €6,812 shift allowance (€17.00 + €3.40 shift premium per hour)
Hours: 40 hours per week (rotating shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm with two 30-minute paid breaks)

About the Role

Bostik is looking for a motivated Factory Operative to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of our products, working within a collaborative team environment.

You’ll be working across a variety of manufacturing and filling processes, ensuring that production targets and customer expectations are met to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain manufacturing and filling lines to a high standard
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental policies
  • Produce, mix, and package products across a wide range of SKUs
  • Carry out manual and automated filling, bagging, and mixing processes
  • Monitor equipment performance and carry out basic fault-finding
  • Conduct quality checks and support testing processes
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards (“clean as you go”)
  • Assist with machine maintenance (e.g. greasing, filter cleaning)
  • Operate a forklift/reach truck to move and store materials
  • Work collaboratively across site teams (H&S, Maintenance, OEE, HR)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong work ethic and organisational skills
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • High attention to detail

Desirable:

  • Minimum 1 year’s experience in a production/manufacturing environment
  • Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence

About You

You’ll be a proactive team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work. A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay with attractive shift allowance
  • Stable, full-time role with structured hours
  • Opportunity to develop technical skills across multiple production processes
  • Work as part of a supportive and engaged team

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your production career, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: €40,872.00 per year

Work Location: In person


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