Production Operatives

Overview

JDR Recruitment are recruiting for Production Operatives in Skelmersdale on a temporary to permanent basis.

• Setting up, loading and operating machinery used to cut, form, press, or assemble industrial trays.
• Monitoring machine performance and adjusting settings to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Cleaning and maintaining production machinery and handheld tools.
• Feeding raw materials (metal sheets, plastics, coatings, etc.) into production machines; transporting materials within the factory, sometimes using lifting equipment or forklifts.
• Inspecting trays during and after production to identify defects, deformities or surface flaws; removing defective products from the line and documenting issues; conducting basic quality checks and tests to ensure the trays meet specifications.
• Assembling multi-part trays or attaching components where required; performing finishing tasks such as trimming, smoothing edges, cleaning, or coating products.
• Packing completed trays, labelling them correctly, and preparing them for transport; storing finished goods safely in the warehouse area.

Candidates must have previous experience in a production environment.

• Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm
• Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11pm
• Monday - Friday 10:30pm-7am

Candidates can work on one fixed shift and don’t need to rotate.

Candidates must be able to travel to Irlam, Manchester, M44 for a short term basis before moving to Skelmersdale in April.

The starting pay rate will be £12.21 per hour rising to £13.52 after 12 weeks.

JDR Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.