Factory Operative

Job Description: Working on a production line performing a variety of operational functions that constitute the production, assembly, inspection, and material handling of our clients products. Job Title: Production…

Pay rate £12.71 – £16/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 September 2026

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Job Description: Working on a production line performing a variety of operational functions that constitute the production, assembly, inspection, and material handling of our clients products.

Job Title: Production Operative.
Job Type: Full Time. Temp ongoing
Location: Barnstaple
Hours: Monday - Thursday 14:00pm - 12:00am
Pay: £12.71 + Shift Allowance About our Client: Our client are local manufacturers, who have been producing products for nearly 45 years.
What will you do?
· Perform assignments under established safety policies and procedures
· Adhere to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position, following ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions
· Comply with the work instructions as outlined in established procedures
· Refer to the work order or procedural instruction appropriate for each job, function, or assignment before commencing work
· Perform any specified quality assurance checks designated for each job, function, or assignment
· Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work sites
· Demonstrate the ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within a reasonable time, depending on the degree of difficulty of their job functions
· To work effectively, courteously, and build good relationships with production team members and other personnel
· To identify opportunities for improvement
· To bring to the Line Leader's attention anything that may prohibit them from carrying out their duties
What skills and experience will you have?
· Attention to detail
· Able to follow instructions
· Heavy lifting may be involved
· Motivated and keen
What will you get in return?
· Car Parking
· Canteen/Sitting area with vending machines
If you have a background in manufacturing, metal finishing, production, construction or labouring we'd be happy to have a chat with you. Call Harriet on (phone number removed) to discuss.
Cooper Golding acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking   Work Location: In person

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