- Looking for a temp to perm role? Have you had experience within a production role? Are you available to work 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts - 2 days then 2 nights? Then please apply.Your main responsibility will be to: load machines with raw materialsquality check the manufactured productcompleting trimming activites loading pallets at the end of the line to correct qauntities wrapping pallets and locating in storage using a pump truckbasic machine maintenace -Looking for a temp to perm role? Have you had experience within a production role? Are you available to work 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts - 2 days then 2 nights? Then please apply.Your main responsibility will be to: load machines with raw materialsquality check the manufactured productcompleting trimming activites loading pallets at the end of the line to correct qauntities wrapping pallets and locating in storage using a pump truckbasic machine maintenace -
- Are you a hardworking and detail-oriented individual with a passion for manufacturing? We are looking for dedicated Production Operatives to join our dynamic team.Our client prides themselves on having a passion for great food, and world-class business processes and are proud of the exceptionally talented people working at the Coleford facility. We'd love for you to join our talented team! Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingPay RatAre you a hardworking and detail-oriented individual with a passion for manufacturing? We are looking for dedicated Production Operatives to join our dynamic team.Our client prides themselves on having a passion for great food, and world-class business processes and are proud of the exceptionally talented people working at the Coleford facility. We'd love for you to join our talented team! Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingPay Rat
- Looking to work in a long standing manufacturing facility with growth plans? Happy to work shifts? Then please read on... The shifts on offer are 2 shifts - 6am - 2pm/2pm-10pm or 3 shifts - 6am - 2pm/2pm - 10pm/10pm - 6am but the ability to cover all - possibly 4 on 4 off is essential. Your main role will be to ensure the lines are kept running to meet customers orders. You will be: ensuring the machines are set to the correct sizing loading the machines wLooking to work in a long standing manufacturing facility with growth plans? Happy to work shifts? Then please read on... The shifts on offer are 2 shifts - 6am - 2pm/2pm-10pm or 3 shifts - 6am - 2pm/2pm - 10pm/10pm - 6am but the ability to cover all - possibly 4 on 4 off is essential. Your main role will be to ensure the lines are kept running to meet customers orders. You will be: ensuring the machines are set to the correct sizing loading the machines w
- Are you a hardworking, reliable individual with a keen eye for detail?We are looking for motivated Production Operatives to join our team and help drive the success of our manufacturing process. As a key part of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring that high-quality products are made efficiently, safely, and on time.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!MAre you a hardworking, reliable individual with a keen eye for detail?We are looking for motivated Production Operatives to join our team and help drive the success of our manufacturing process. As a key part of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring that high-quality products are made efficiently, safely, and on time.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!M
- Join Our Team at JLR's Solihull Site!Start your career in manufacturing with Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull Site. No experience needed - whether you're new to the workforce or seeking a career change, we welcome you!Please note these roles are currently temporary, expected to last until August 2025.Pay Rates:Starting from £15.91 ph basic rate with shift premium payable on relevant shift patternsExcellent overtime rates availableShift Patterns:An example of aJoin Our Team at JLR's Solihull Site!Start your career in manufacturing with Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull Site. No experience needed - whether you're new to the workforce or seeking a career change, we welcome you!Please note these roles are currently temporary, expected to last until August 2025.Pay Rates:Starting from £15.91 ph basic rate with shift premium payable on relevant shift patternsExcellent overtime rates availableShift Patterns:An example of a
- Do you have experience within a Manufacturing or Industrial environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop existing skills and learn new ones? Are you based in or around Shotton?This role is ideal for someone with labouring and/or manual handling experience due to the physically demanding nature of the role. The successful applicant will be someone who can work at pace comfortably and considers themselves to be reliable, a team player and proacDo you have experience within a Manufacturing or Industrial environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop existing skills and learn new ones? Are you based in or around Shotton?This role is ideal for someone with labouring and/or manual handling experience due to the physically demanding nature of the role. The successful applicant will be someone who can work at pace comfortably and considers themselves to be reliable, a team player and proac
- 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
- 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 starting in early June 2025.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Mechanically prepare substrates to required standard using power tools.CAre 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 starting in early June 2025.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Mechanically prepare substrates to required standard using power tools.C
- Forklift Warehouse Driver Join our dynamic team and play a key role in keeping our warehouse running smoothly! Randstad is seeking a skilled and experienced Forklift Counterbalance Warehouse Worker to join our team. You will be responsible for operating forklift equipment safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse. Key Responsibilities: Operating Forklift Equipment: Operate counterbalance forklift safely and proficientForklift Warehouse Driver Join our dynamic team and play a key role in keeping our warehouse running smoothly! Randstad is seeking a skilled and experienced Forklift Counterbalance Warehouse Worker to join our team. You will be responsible for operating forklift equipment safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse. Key Responsibilities: Operating Forklift Equipment: Operate counterbalance forklift safely and proficient
- Are you local to Witney and ready for your next challenge in a warehouse setting? Join one of the world's largest medical health care companies, where you'll have the chance to learn new skills, grow, and progress within the business!Why Work With Us?Be part of a leading global health care company.Clean, safe, and friendly warehouse environment.Genuine opportunities to build your skills and develop your career!Role: Warehouse Operative (Nights)Location: WiAre you local to Witney and ready for your next challenge in a warehouse setting? Join one of the world's largest medical health care companies, where you'll have the chance to learn new skills, grow, and progress within the business!Why Work With Us?Be part of a leading global health care company.Clean, safe, and friendly warehouse environment.Genuine opportunities to build your skills and develop your career!Role: Warehouse Operative (Nights)Location: Wi
- Do you have experience within a Warehouse environment? Are there extra skills you could bring to the organisation within decoiling, press and cutting? Are you based in or around Wednesfield?We have a Bander/Packer vacancy available within TATA Steel's large Steelpark site. Steelpark is the UK's largest steel distribution and processing centre, and the only one to be supported by a domestic steel mill. The suitable applicant will be someone that considers tDo you have experience within a Warehouse environment? Are there extra skills you could bring to the organisation within decoiling, press and cutting? Are you based in or around Wednesfield?We have a Bander/Packer vacancy available within TATA Steel's large Steelpark site. Steelpark is the UK's largest steel distribution and processing centre, and the only one to be supported by a domestic steel mill. The suitable applicant will be someone that considers t
- Previous experience within a warehousing, production or factory environment is desired but not essential. Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company that will provide you with all of the skills and training you need to succeed, as well as an early finish Friday! If this sounds like the ideal role for you, get in touch today to discuss a start date... Benefits:A comprehePrevious experience within a warehousing, production or factory environment is desired but not essential. Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company that will provide you with all of the skills and training you need to succeed, as well as an early finish Friday! If this sounds like the ideal role for you, get in touch today to discuss a start date... Benefits:A comprehe
- Do you thrive on exciting challenges? If so, consider joining a global leader in diesel and gas engines.If so, then read on…Employing over 300 people, our facility is responsible for the design, development and manufacture of large diesel engines which are used in Generator Sets for the Electric Power market. With a history stretching back 90 years, our applications are used as both Primary and Standby Generator power units in key facilities, infrastructuDo you thrive on exciting challenges? If so, consider joining a global leader in diesel and gas engines.If so, then read on…Employing over 300 people, our facility is responsible for the design, development and manufacture of large diesel engines which are used in Generator Sets for the Electric Power market. With a history stretching back 90 years, our applications are used as both Primary and Standby Generator power units in key facilities, infrastructu
- Are you local to Witney and looking for your next role in a warehouse setting? Join one of the world's largest medical health care companies, where you'll have the chance to grow, learn new skills, and progress within the business!Why Work With Us?Be part of a global leader in health care.Enjoy a clean, safe, and friendly working environment.Real opportunities to develop your skills and career over time!Role: Warehouse Operative (Days)Location: Witney, OxfAre you local to Witney and looking for your next role in a warehouse setting? Join one of the world's largest medical health care companies, where you'll have the chance to grow, learn new skills, and progress within the business!Why Work With Us?Be part of a global leader in health care.Enjoy a clean, safe, and friendly working environment.Real opportunities to develop your skills and career over time!Role: Warehouse Operative (Days)Location: Witney, Oxf
- Do you have experience in a Manufacturing/Production Planner capacity? Do you consider yourself to be IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Shotton?TATA's Shotton works are responsible for delivering 500,000 tonnes of metallic coated and pre-finished steel per year to a variety of customers. The successful applicant will be someone that has a high attention to detail and is customer focused, methodical and hasDo you have experience in a Manufacturing/Production Planner capacity? Do you consider yourself to be IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Shotton?TATA's Shotton works are responsible for delivering 500,000 tonnes of metallic coated and pre-finished steel per year to a variety of customers. The successful applicant will be someone that has a high attention to detail and is customer focused, methodical and has
- Want to work for a company that makes a real difference?We're hiring Receiving/Unpacking Investigators to join our team in Witney, Oxfordshire! You'll be responsible for carefully inspecting and unpacking medical devices, ensuring they meet the highest standards. We're looking for people who are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. Basic computer skills are a must.Role: Warehouse AssociateLocation: Abbott Labatories, WitneyRaWant to work for a company that makes a real difference?We're hiring Receiving/Unpacking Investigators to join our team in Witney, Oxfordshire! You'll be responsible for carefully inspecting and unpacking medical devices, ensuring they meet the highest standards. We're looking for people who are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. Basic computer skills are a must.Role: Warehouse AssociateLocation: Abbott Labatories, WitneyRa
- Ready to step into an exciting role that keeps you active, rewards your dedication, and offers unbeatable stability? Join our vibrant team as a Warehouse Operative in Skelmersdale and be part of a leading global brand in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Whether you're an experienced pro or looking for your first step, this is your chance to make a real impact.Why this role?Earn £12.56 per hour with overtime at £18.84 per hour!Convenient on-site parReady to step into an exciting role that keeps you active, rewards your dedication, and offers unbeatable stability? Join our vibrant team as a Warehouse Operative in Skelmersdale and be part of a leading global brand in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Whether you're an experienced pro or looking for your first step, this is your chance to make a real impact.Why this role?Earn £12.56 per hour with overtime at £18.84 per hour!Convenient on-site par
- Job Title: Cleansing Operative Employment Type: TemporaryDuration: 12 WeeksWorking Hours: 37 hours per weekHourly RatePAYE: £12.18 per hour NP19 0ESMain Responsibilities:Carry out a range of cleaning and maintenance duties across designated public spaces and/or facilities.Ensure streets and public areas are kept clean, safe, and tidy.Use cleaning tools and machinery where necessary (training may be provided).Follow safety procedures and organisational stanJob Title: Cleansing Operative Employment Type: TemporaryDuration: 12 WeeksWorking Hours: 37 hours per weekHourly RatePAYE: £12.18 per hour NP19 0ESMain Responsibilities:Carry out a range of cleaning and maintenance duties across designated public spaces and/or facilities.Ensure streets and public areas are kept clean, safe, and tidy.Use cleaning tools and machinery where necessary (training may be provided).Follow safety procedures and organisational stan
- Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Are you a reliable and dedicated individual with experience in housekeeping and general maintenance? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the quarrying industry?We have a Cleaning Operative role available at Holcim Aggregates in Glensanda. These roles are ideal for individuals with experience in laboring and housekeeping, particularly those comfortable working with hand shovels and fire.Role:Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Are you a reliable and dedicated individual with experience in housekeeping and general maintenance? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the quarrying industry?We have a Cleaning Operative role available at Holcim Aggregates in Glensanda. These roles are ideal for individuals with experience in laboring and housekeeping, particularly those comfortable working with hand shovels and fire.Role:
- Job Title: Production TechnicianPay Rate: £13.65 per hourShifts:Monday-Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Friday (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)Location: Milton KeynesAre you a highly motivated individual looking for an immediate start in a dynamic and rewarding environment? Randstad is partnering with Coca-Cola in Milton Keynes to find a Production Team Member to join their team! This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career with a leading company. This Production TJob Title: Production TechnicianPay Rate: £13.65 per hourShifts:Monday-Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Friday (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)Location: Milton KeynesAre you a highly motivated individual looking for an immediate start in a dynamic and rewarding environment? Randstad is partnering with Coca-Cola in Milton Keynes to find a Production Team Member to join their team! This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career with a leading company. This Production T
- 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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