- Production Operative - Corrugator Team Member (Pitman Shift)Location: Blunham, DS SmithRate: £15.46 per hour (paid breaks)Contract Length: Temp to PermAre you an experienced production operative? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Blunham?We have a Temp to Perm Corrugator Team Member role available at DS Smith. This role is ideal for someone with machine operating experienceProduction Operative - Corrugator Team Member (Pitman Shift)Location: Blunham, DS SmithRate: £15.46 per hour (paid breaks)Contract Length: Temp to PermAre you an experienced production operative? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Blunham?We have a Temp to Perm Corrugator Team Member role available at DS Smith. This role is ideal for someone with machine operating experience
- Are you an experienced Production Operative? Do you consider yourself reliable, hardworking, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Louth, Grimsby Road?We have a fixed-term Production Operative role available covering long-term sickness, with a high likelihood of extension. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing or machine operation experience who thrives in a shift-based environment.Role: Production Operative LocaAre you an experienced Production Operative? Do you consider yourself reliable, hardworking, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Louth, Grimsby Road?We have a fixed-term Production Operative role available covering long-term sickness, with a high likelihood of extension. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing or machine operation experience who thrives in a shift-based environment.Role: Production Operative Loca
- Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team?Are you based in or around Launceston?This role is ideal for someone with production or manufacturing experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided.Role: Production Operative (Double Days)Location: DS Smith Packaging, Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9HNJob Type: Full TimDo you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team?Are you based in or around Launceston?This role is ideal for someone with production or manufacturing experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided.Role: Production Operative (Double Days)Location: DS Smith Packaging, Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9HNJob Type: Full Tim
- Do you have experience in a Production environment? Are you based in or around Hinckley? Role: Machine Operator Location: Dodwells Rd, Hinckley LE10 3BX Basic pay £14.91 0T 1.5 - £22.36 OT 2.0 - £29.82 Contract length: 3 months initially Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday Week 1: 6am-2pmWeek 2: 2pm - 10pmStart: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) Responsibilities: Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times ● Managing the setting and runniDo you have experience in a Production environment? Are you based in or around Hinckley? Role: Machine Operator Location: Dodwells Rd, Hinckley LE10 3BX Basic pay £14.91 0T 1.5 - £22.36 OT 2.0 - £29.82 Contract length: 3 months initially Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday Week 1: 6am-2pmWeek 2: 2pm - 10pmStart: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) Responsibilities: Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times ● Managing the setting and runni
- Are you passionate individual driven by a desire to grow and excel in the production industry, We are seeking enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our dedicated team and contribute to our continued successJob overview:Helping to produce medical devices at the plant in Plymouth you would get involved in all aspects of the production cycle from operating moulding machines to quality control to Continuous Improvement, honing your transferable skills inAre you passionate individual driven by a desire to grow and excel in the production industry, We are seeking enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our dedicated team and contribute to our continued successJob overview:Helping to produce medical devices at the plant in Plymouth you would get involved in all aspects of the production cycle from operating moulding machines to quality control to Continuous Improvement, honing your transferable skills in
- Are you an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge?Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits.We're currently hiring Production Operatives for temporary, ongoing roles at Caterpillar's Larne facility.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Assembling, sub-assemblies, options and other components of generator sets.Works from prints and staAre you an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge?Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits.We're currently hiring Production Operatives for temporary, ongoing roles at Caterpillar's Larne facility.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Assembling, sub-assemblies, options and other components of generator sets.Works from prints and sta
- Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Blunham? This role is ideal for someone with machine operating experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided. Role - Production Operative - Corrugator Team Member (Pitman Shift)Location: DS Smith Packaging, South Mills, The Ridgeway, BlunhamDo you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Blunham? This role is ideal for someone with machine operating experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided. Role - Production Operative - Corrugator Team Member (Pitman Shift)Location: DS Smith Packaging, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham
- Do you enjoy working outdoors?Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful green spaces?Do you have experience using grounds maintenance equipment?If you answered yes to these questions, Bridgend County Borough Council wants YOU!We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Green Spaces team as Grasscutter.Role: GrasscutterLocation: Bryncethin Depot , Black mill Road, Bridgend, CF32 9YNPay Rate: £12.65Shift: 37 hours per weekIn this rDo you enjoy working outdoors?Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful green spaces?Do you have experience using grounds maintenance equipment?If you answered yes to these questions, Bridgend County Borough Council wants YOU!We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Green Spaces team as Grasscutter.Role: GrasscutterLocation: Bryncethin Depot , Black mill Road, Bridgend, CF32 9YNPay Rate: £12.65Shift: 37 hours per weekIn this r
- Calling all Automotive and Manufacturing Assembly Professionals!Enjoy the benefits of a full-time salary while working a shorter, four-day week.If engineering is your passion and assembly is your skill, come be part of a company that puts people first.Benefits:27 days holiday pro rota (inc. bank holidays)Regular Performance review and recognition schemesHigh Performer Of the Month awards with voucher prizesCandidate surveys - we value your opinions and welCalling all Automotive and Manufacturing Assembly Professionals!Enjoy the benefits of a full-time salary while working a shorter, four-day week.If engineering is your passion and assembly is your skill, come be part of a company that puts people first.Benefits:27 days holiday pro rota (inc. bank holidays)Regular Performance review and recognition schemesHigh Performer Of the Month awards with voucher prizesCandidate surveys - we value your opinions and wel
- Do you have experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Devizes? We have a temporary Production Operative role available within DS Smith's Packaging site in Devizes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a machine operating environment and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive. Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EWRate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.Do you have experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Devizes? We have a temporary Production Operative role available within DS Smith's Packaging site in Devizes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a machine operating environment and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive. Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EWRate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.
- Are you an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge?Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits.Then look no further - We're currently offering an opportunity to work at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in the Springvale Business Park, Belfast.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Assembling axles and transmissions.Working frAre you an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge?Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits.Then look no further - We're currently offering an opportunity to work at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in the Springvale Business Park, Belfast.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Assembling axles and transmissions.Working fr
- We're looking for a temporary Production Operative for DS Smith's packaging site in Devizes.If you have production or manufacturing experience, particularly with machine operation, and are punctual, reliable, and proactive. Apply now ! Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)Overtime available OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM) OT 2.0 £28.94ph (Sat PWe're looking for a temporary Production Operative for DS Smith's packaging site in Devizes.If you have production or manufacturing experience, particularly with machine operation, and are punctual, reliable, and proactive. Apply now ! Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)Overtime available OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM) OT 2.0 £28.94ph (Sat P
- Do you take pride in your community and want to contribute to a cleaner environment?Are you a team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?If so, consider joining Newport City Council as a Street Cleansing Operative!In this essential role, you will:Make a Visible Difference: Perform daily street cleansing tasks, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents and visitoDo you take pride in your community and want to contribute to a cleaner environment?Are you a team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?If so, consider joining Newport City Council as a Street Cleansing Operative!In this essential role, you will:Make a Visible Difference: Perform daily street cleansing tasks, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents and visito
- Production Technician / Warehouse Support Make a tangible difference every day! We're a world-leading medical healthcare company in Witney,OX29. We are looking for a dedicated production technician to join our mission-driven team. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to contribute to people's well-being, develop your skills, and advance your career. Important informationPay - £13.62 per hourDuration - Temporary, 31st December 2025 (potentially longer)LocatProduction Technician / Warehouse Support Make a tangible difference every day! We're a world-leading medical healthcare company in Witney,OX29. We are looking for a dedicated production technician to join our mission-driven team. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to contribute to people's well-being, develop your skills, and advance your career. Important informationPay - £13.62 per hourDuration - Temporary, 31st December 2025 (potentially longer)Locat
- Are you ready to be a vital part of our manufacturing team? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join us as a Hose Plant Operative in Leicester location. If you have a passion for quality, a knack for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Job title: Hose Plant OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingPay Rate: £13.30 per hour AM shift, £15.96 per hour PM shift Location: Leicester, LE9 9JTWorking days: MondAre you ready to be a vital part of our manufacturing team? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join us as a Hose Plant Operative in Leicester location. If you have a passion for quality, a knack for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Job title: Hose Plant OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingPay Rate: £13.30 per hour AM shift, £15.96 per hour PM shift Location: Leicester, LE9 9JTWorking days: Mond
- Are you looking for an immediate start?We have a great opportunity for a Process laboratory technician who would like to be part of a large team working for a multinational global brand.Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment. Job title: Process lab technicianJob tAre you looking for an immediate start?We have a great opportunity for a Process laboratory technician who would like to be part of a large team working for a multinational global brand.Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment. Job title: Process lab technicianJob t
- We are pleased to be recruiting for Picker using Medium Level order picker (MLOP) on behalf of our industry leading client, who manufactures world famous consumer household brands & personal hygiene products. Do you want to influence the future of a global organisation whose brands are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms across the world?Do you have some experience working within a FMCG (fast moving consumer goods)We are pleased to be recruiting for Picker using Medium Level order picker (MLOP) on behalf of our industry leading client, who manufactures world famous consumer household brands & personal hygiene products. Do you want to influence the future of a global organisation whose brands are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms across the world?Do you have some experience working within a FMCG (fast moving consumer goods)
- Join Our Team at JLR's SVO Oxford Road Site Start your career in quality inspection at Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) in Ryton-on-Dunsmore.Do you want to work for a global automotive manufacturer? Are you an experienced Paint Sprayer or Polisher? Are you available for an ongoing temporary assignment?Whether you have experience in manufacturing or are looking for a new challenge, we welcome your application. Pay Rates:£15.91 per hour bJoin Our Team at JLR's SVO Oxford Road Site Start your career in quality inspection at Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) in Ryton-on-Dunsmore.Do you want to work for a global automotive manufacturer? Are you an experienced Paint Sprayer or Polisher? Are you available for an ongoing temporary assignment?Whether you have experience in manufacturing or are looking for a new challenge, we welcome your application. Pay Rates:£15.91 per hour b
- Looking to work for a local company who is global name in their industry? Do you have a Fork Lift licence and experience in driving one? Can you work 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday? Then please read on.... You will be: working as part of a team processing orders (for both internal and external customers) following order instructions identifying and sorting any issues with ordersmaintaining stock levels using computerised system to book stock out and print lLooking to work for a local company who is global name in their industry? Do you have a Fork Lift licence and experience in driving one? Can you work 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday? Then please read on.... You will be: working as part of a team processing orders (for both internal and external customers) following order instructions identifying and sorting any issues with ordersmaintaining stock levels using computerised system to book stock out and print l
- Hello, looking for an Entry Level Production Technician / Service Centre Technician for a position based in Sittingbourne ( ME10 ). Role: Entry Level Production Technician (temp)Pay rate: £13.50Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00am-16:00m) The main responsibilities of the role will be;1. Servicing of Nutritional devices.2. Repair of Nutritional devices or associated printed circuit boards3. Testing of Nutritional devices or associated printed circuit boards4. MaiHello, looking for an Entry Level Production Technician / Service Centre Technician for a position based in Sittingbourne ( ME10 ). Role: Entry Level Production Technician (temp)Pay rate: £13.50Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00am-16:00m) The main responsibilities of the role will be;1. Servicing of Nutritional devices.2. Repair of Nutritional devices or associated printed circuit boards3. Testing of Nutritional devices or associated printed circuit boards4. Mai
- Do you take pride in your community and want to contribute to a cleaner environment?Are you a team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?If so, consider joining Newport City Council as a Street Cleansing Operative!In this essential role, you will:Make a Visible Difference: Perform daily street cleansing tasks, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents and visitoDo you take pride in your community and want to contribute to a cleaner environment?Are you a team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?If so, consider joining Newport City Council as a Street Cleansing Operative!In this essential role, you will:Make a Visible Difference: Perform daily street cleansing tasks, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents and visito
- Join Our Team as a Warehouse Training Specialist! Are you passionate about developing people and boosting performance? Randstad is looking for a proactive Warehouse Training Specialist to support our team at Sainsbury's in Haydock.About the Role: You'll design and deliver training programs to improve picking performance and accuracy, onboard new starters, and support ongoing development-all while helping exceed operational targets in a fast-paced warehouseJoin Our Team as a Warehouse Training Specialist! Are you passionate about developing people and boosting performance? Randstad is looking for a proactive Warehouse Training Specialist to support our team at Sainsbury's in Haydock.About the Role: You'll design and deliver training programs to improve picking performance and accuracy, onboard new starters, and support ongoing development-all while helping exceed operational targets in a fast-paced warehouse
- Looking for a challenging and rewarding Warehouse Associate role in a cutting-edge biotech company?Moderna, a leader in mRNA science, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with GMP Warehouse experience to join our team in Harwell, Oxfordshire. You'll play a vital role in coordinating deliveries, managing inventory, and adhering to strict GMP regulations. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension or permanent employment. IfLooking for a challenging and rewarding Warehouse Associate role in a cutting-edge biotech company?Moderna, a leader in mRNA science, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with GMP Warehouse experience to join our team in Harwell, Oxfordshire. You'll play a vital role in coordinating deliveries, managing inventory, and adhering to strict GMP regulations. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension or permanent employment. If
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production operative jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current production operative jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a production operative. You can compare and filter relevant production operative positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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production operative jobs contract types
Production operative jobs are available in the following contract types:
- production operative jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a production operative until retirement or resignation. You enjoy job security and a steady income.
- production operative jobs – contract: in a contract position, you work for the same company for a fixed period. It helps you determine if you are the perfect fit for the role.
- production operative jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work for a few months. You gain valuable experience in manufacturing without a long-term commitment.
- production operative jobs – full-time: in a full-time role, you work the regular production schedule, which could be in shifts. It is the perfect role if you are looking for a regular routine.
- production operative jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours a week. This gives you the flexibility to handle other commitments.
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about production operative jobs
As a production operative, you work in a manufacturing or production plant. Your duties involve feeding raw materials into the machines or operating them during production. Aside from operating heavy machinery, you repair and maintain the equipment used in production. You require manual dexterity and technical knowledge to handle the production equipment.
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how much does a production operative make in the UK?
You will find more information on the production operative salary on the production operative job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for production operative jobs
If you are ready to apply for a production operative job, take a look at our jobs list, filter to your preference and apply directly. If you require any further assistance applying for a role, feel free to contact your nearest Randstad office and a member of the team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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how do I apply for a job as a production operative?
If you are interested in becoming a production operative, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our production operative job profile.
To become a production operative, you require minimal post-secondary qualifications. Most employers prefer entry-level workers willing to undergo training programmes customised to the factory's needs. However, you can start with a certificate course in maintenance or machine operations to gain relevant knowledge. Alternatively, find apprenticeship opportunities in production and manufacturing.
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