Production Operative - 2 Shift

Step into a fast-paced production environment where your attention to detail and commitment to quality directly support on-time delivery to major customers. This temporary role offers immediate, hands-on work across two shifts, ideal for someone who enjoys structured routines and working as part of a focused, supportive team.

As a Temporary Production Operative on a 2-shift pattern, you will support the efficient manufacture of products through machine operation, assembly line work and in-line quality checks. You will play a key role in maintaining production flow, meeting daily targets, and ensuring all output meets defined quality and safety standards.

• Operate production machinery in line with standard operating procedures and production schedules
• Perform assembly line tasks, including component fitting, fastening, and basic manual assembly operations
• Carry out visual and basic measurement-based quality inspections at defined stages of production
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming products or materials to the relevant supervisor
• Follow documented work instructions, job cards, and production specifications accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and support basic housekeeping (5S) activities
• Adhere to all site health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe handling of equipment
• Work flexibly across different stations and tasks to support production demands on both shifts (06:00-14:30 and 14:30-23:00)

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or factory environment
• Proven ability to operate basic production or assembly machinery safely and efficiently
• Experience working on an assembly line with repeatable, time-sensitive tasks
• Familiarity with conducting basic quality checks and completing related documentation
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures accurately
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both shifts: 06:00-14:30 and 14:30-23:00 on a rotating basis
• Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to stand for long periods and handle light to moderate manual tasks

• Experience in a high-volume, target-driven production environment
• Exposure to basic machine setup, changeovers, or minor adjustments
• Previous use of hand tools, power tools, or simple measuring equipment (e.g. calipers, gauges)
• Experience recording production data or using basic factory reporting systems
• Background in working to ISO or other quality management standards

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Formal health and safety or manual handling training is advantageous
• Any vocational qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Production Operations is beneficial