- 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
- Looking for an immediate start?Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand? Our client, based in Morpeth, make, sell and distribute some of the world's best loved non-alcoholic, ready-made beverages to over 300million customers across 13 countries. We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our manufacturing team. This role involves working in a fast paced production environment where attention toLooking for an immediate start?Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand? Our client, based in Morpeth, make, sell and distribute some of the world's best loved non-alcoholic, ready-made beverages to over 300million customers across 13 countries. We are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our manufacturing team. This role involves working in a fast paced production environment where attention to
- Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Porth? We have a Operator role available within DS Smith's Porth site. DS Smith is an international plastic free packaging provider. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous machine operation experience and good awareness of Health and Safety. Role: Operator Location: DS Smith Packaging, Ynyshir Rd, Porth CF39 0ATRate: £13.30phShift Patterns:Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Porth? We have a Operator role available within DS Smith's Porth site. DS Smith is an international plastic free packaging provider. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous machine operation experience and good awareness of Health and Safety. Role: Operator Location: DS Smith Packaging, Ynyshir Rd, Porth CF39 0ATRate: £13.30phShift Patterns:
- Are you a proactive individual?I have a fantastic opportunity working with my client based in Pencoed. They are a medical equipment manufacturing company and are looking for great temporary production operatives to join the team. The shift pattern would be a mixture of 12 hour day and night shifts, 7 shifts across a fortnightly rota. They are a great company to work for with a great prospect of being taken on a permanent contract. If you are reliable and hAre you a proactive individual?I have a fantastic opportunity working with my client based in Pencoed. They are a medical equipment manufacturing company and are looking for great temporary production operatives to join the team. The shift pattern would be a mixture of 12 hour day and night shifts, 7 shifts across a fortnightly rota. They are a great company to work for with a great prospect of being taken on a permanent contract. If you are reliable and h
- Do you have experience in a Production environment? Do you live in and around Blunham ? Role: Production Operative Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH, United KingdomRate: £12.21 per hour (paid breaks), Overtime available for 42+ hours: OT 1.5 Monday to SaturdayDouble time on Sundays Contract length: 3 months initially Shift Patterns: 6am - 4pm Mon-ThursStart: ASAP Responsibilities:Working in line with Health and SafeDo you have experience in a Production environment? Do you live in and around Blunham ? Role: Production Operative Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH, United KingdomRate: £12.21 per hour (paid breaks), Overtime available for 42+ hours: OT 1.5 Monday to SaturdayDouble time on Sundays Contract length: 3 months initially Shift Patterns: 6am - 4pm Mon-ThursStart: ASAP Responsibilities:Working in line with Health and Safe
- 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
- 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. Job title: Assembly OperativeJob type: Temporary - ongoingLocation: Shrewsbury, SY1 3NXHours of Work and Salary:Monday to Thursday, 07:30AM - 17:15PM£14.31 PER HOURDependant on experience and overtime whereCalling 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. Job title: Assembly OperativeJob type: Temporary - ongoingLocation: Shrewsbury, SY1 3NXHours of Work and Salary:Monday to Thursday, 07:30AM - 17:15PM£14.31 PER HOURDependant on experience and overtime where
- Opportunity: Manufacturing & Testing Assistant (Medical Devices)Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about quality? Join our team in B15 1QT and play a crucial part in the production and testing of essential medical devices!Location B15 1QTPay Rate £12.65 per hourHours Full-Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to FridayThe Role:As a Manufacturing and Testing Assistant, you will be key in maintaining high-quality production, ensuring our medical devOpportunity: Manufacturing & Testing Assistant (Medical Devices)Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about quality? Join our team in B15 1QT and play a crucial part in the production and testing of essential medical devices!Location B15 1QTPay Rate £12.65 per hourHours Full-Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to FridayThe Role:As a Manufacturing and Testing Assistant, you will be key in maintaining high-quality production, ensuring our medical dev
- 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 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 Larne facility.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Mechanically prepare substrates to required standard using power tools.Clean and prepare surfaces as pAre 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 Larne facility.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Mechanically prepare substrates to required standard using power tools.Clean and prepare surfaces as p
- Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative? Do you drive and have access to your own vehicle? Are you based in or around Llanwern?TATA Steel are looking for a reliable, proactive individual within their Heavy Gauge department. This role requires manual handling and experience within a heavy industry environment. The successful applicant will be someone who is fully flexible to the shift rotation and is eager to learn new skills. Location: TATA Steel, LlanAre you an experienced Warehouse Operative? Do you drive and have access to your own vehicle? Are you based in or around Llanwern?TATA Steel are looking for a reliable, proactive individual within their Heavy Gauge department. This role requires manual handling and experience within a heavy industry environment. The successful applicant will be someone who is fully flexible to the shift rotation and is eager to learn new skills. Location: TATA Steel, Llan
- Apply today and get ready for January 2026!Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company in January 2026!We are recruiting for various positions and shifts:Assembly Operative - Use hand and air tools to assemble components, Work safely to TAKT times and quality standards, Complete repetitive tasks in some stages, Working on a production line supporting the build of large maApply today and get ready for January 2026!Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company in January 2026!We are recruiting for various positions and shifts:Assembly Operative - Use hand and air tools to assemble components, Work safely to TAKT times and quality standards, Complete repetitive tasks in some stages, Working on a production line supporting the build of large ma
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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
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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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