- 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!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 shift pattern is:Week 1: Mornings: 6.00 - 13.30 Mon - Thurs, 6.00 to 12.00 FridayWeJoin 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!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 shift pattern is:Week 1: Mornings: 6.00 - 13.30 Mon - Thurs, 6.00 to 12.00 FridayWe
- Are you ready to play a key role in manufacturing high-quality products?We are seeking dedicated and reliable Production Operatives to join our fast-paced facility.No previous experience is needed and full training will be given!Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - ongoingPay rate: £12.21 per hourLocation: Ashford, TN25 4AQShifts: Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday's)Day shift: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00Friday: Days: 06:00-12.30, 12:30-Are you ready to play a key role in manufacturing high-quality products?We are seeking dedicated and reliable Production Operatives to join our fast-paced facility.No previous experience is needed and full training will be given!Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - ongoingPay rate: £12.21 per hourLocation: Ashford, TN25 4AQShifts: Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday's)Day shift: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00Friday: Days: 06:00-12.30, 12:30-
- Join Our Team at JLR's EPMC Site!Start your career in manufacturing with Jaguar Land Rover's Electrical Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) Site. No experience needed - whether you're new to the workforce or seeking a career change, we welcome you!Pay Rates:Starting from £15.91 ph basic rate with shift premium payable on relevant shift patternsExcellent overtime rates availableShift Patterns:Example shift pattern: 3 Shift RotationWeek 1: Mornings: 6.00Join Our Team at JLR's EPMC Site!Start your career in manufacturing with Jaguar Land Rover's Electrical Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) Site. No experience needed - whether you're new to the workforce or seeking a career change, we welcome you!Pay Rates:Starting from £15.91 ph basic rate with shift premium payable on relevant shift patternsExcellent overtime rates availableShift Patterns:Example shift pattern: 3 Shift RotationWeek 1: Mornings: 6.00
- 🚧 Yard & Forklift Operative 📍 Location: Coleshill💰 Pay: £13.00-£15.00🕐 Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts📄 Contract Type: Temporary OngoingWe are currently recruiting for a Yard & Forklift Operative to join a small, fast-paced team at a regulated industrial site. This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient sorting of gas cylinders, unloading and loading deliveries, and maintaining a clean, hazard-aware work environment. You'll play a ke🚧 Yard & Forklift Operative 📍 Location: Coleshill💰 Pay: £13.00-£15.00🕐 Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts📄 Contract Type: Temporary OngoingWe are currently recruiting for a Yard & Forklift Operative to join a small, fast-paced team at a regulated industrial site. This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient sorting of gas cylinders, unloading and loading deliveries, and maintaining a clean, hazard-aware work environment. You'll play a ke
- Do you want to work in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment? If so, this role at Caterpillar Skinningrove could be for you ... The work includes manual handling and lifting, carrying out and recording quality checks, operating overhead cranes, along with auxiliary and related equipment. Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingLocation: Skinningrove, TS13 4EEPay and Shift:You will work 4 on 4 off (x2 Day shifts anDo you want to work in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment? If so, this role at Caterpillar Skinningrove could be for you ... The work includes manual handling and lifting, carrying out and recording quality checks, operating overhead cranes, along with auxiliary and related equipment. Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingLocation: Skinningrove, TS13 4EEPay and Shift:You will work 4 on 4 off (x2 Day shifts an
- Start/End Dates: 1/4/2026 - 1/3/2027 Worker's Location: Slough Job Title: R&D - Technician- Quality B3-I Job Description: R&D Prototyping Technician:This position plays a critical role in assisting in the advancement of new products and technologies with the primary purpose of preparing component recipes and prototype making. The Principal Technician (Prototyping) is responsible for being a lead for technical support, problem solving and troubleshootiStart/End Dates: 1/4/2026 - 1/3/2027 Worker's Location: Slough Job Title: R&D - Technician- Quality B3-I Job Description: R&D Prototyping Technician:This position plays a critical role in assisting in the advancement of new products and technologies with the primary purpose of preparing component recipes and prototype making. The Principal Technician (Prototyping) is responsible for being a lead for technical support, problem solving and troubleshooti
- 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
- 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
- Are you looking for an exciting new challenge with one of the world's leading providers of diesel and gas engines? Randstad at Perkins would love to hear from you! Employing over 300 people, the 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, the applications are used as both Primary and Standby Generator powAre you looking for an exciting new challenge with one of the world's leading providers of diesel and gas engines? Randstad at Perkins would love to hear from you! Employing over 300 people, the 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, the applications are used as both Primary and Standby Generator pow
- Quality Control OperativeRandstad is hiring! Join a fast-growing horticultural operation based in Newport, North Humberside, and play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality.Salary: £13.70 per hourLocation: Newport, North HumbersideShifts:Monday - Friday, 06:00am until finishSunday - Thursday, 06:00am until finish As a Quality Control Operative, you will be essential in maintaining our reputation for excellence. You willQuality Control OperativeRandstad is hiring! Join a fast-growing horticultural operation based in Newport, North Humberside, and play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality.Salary: £13.70 per hourLocation: Newport, North HumbersideShifts:Monday - Friday, 06:00am until finishSunday - Thursday, 06:00am until finish As a Quality Control Operative, you will be essential in maintaining our reputation for excellence. You will
- Hygiene CoordinatorWe are currently recruiting a Hygiene Coordinator to join our team at our site in Newport, North Humberside. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance across the facility.Pay & LocationRate: £14.50 per hourLocation: Dianthus Business Park, Newport, North HumbersideShift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am until finishThe RoleAs the Hygiene Coordinator, you will play a vital role in maiHygiene CoordinatorWe are currently recruiting a Hygiene Coordinator to join our team at our site in Newport, North Humberside. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance across the facility.Pay & LocationRate: £14.50 per hourLocation: Dianthus Business Park, Newport, North HumbersideShift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am until finishThe RoleAs the Hygiene Coordinator, you will play a vital role in mai
- 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 passionate about making a difference in health care quality? Do you enjoy using your strong analytical skills to work independently?Complaints Investigator (Night Shift/ Days shifts) - Join a Global Health care Leader in Witney!If so, we're looking for you! We're seeking Complaints Investigators to join our team at a leading global medical device and health care company based in Witney, Oxfordshire.What You'll Do:Investigate Product Returns: You'llAre you passionate about making a difference in health care quality? Do you enjoy using your strong analytical skills to work independently?Complaints Investigator (Night Shift/ Days shifts) - Join a Global Health care Leader in Witney!If so, we're looking for you! We're seeking Complaints Investigators to join our team at a leading global medical device and health care company based in Witney, Oxfordshire.What You'll Do:Investigate Product Returns: You'll
- Are you an experienced FLT driver?(Recent experience of using double handler is mandatory)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 cans of non-alcoholic refreshment. Job title: Forklift driverJob type: Temporary - OngoingLocation: Wakefield, WF2 0XRPay rate: £14.55/ hour, going up to £16.17/ houAre you an experienced FLT driver?(Recent experience of using double handler is mandatory)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 cans of non-alcoholic refreshment. Job title: Forklift driverJob type: Temporary - OngoingLocation: Wakefield, WF2 0XRPay rate: £14.55/ hour, going up to £16.17/ hou
- 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
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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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