Production Operative

Production Operative Required Up to £15.59 per hour | Up to £32,427 per annum | Various Shifts Available | Temporary & Permanent Opportunities Looking for a job that actually works for you? We’re recruiting Production…

Pay rate £13.73 – £15.59/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 September 2026

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Production Operative Required

Up to £15.59 per hour | Up to £32,427 per annum | Various Shifts Available | Temporary & Permanent Opportunities

Looking for a job that actually works for you?

We’re recruiting Production Operatives to join a well-established, global manufacturing business at its Penrith site during an exciting period of investment, development and growth.

The site is continuing to evolve, with significant investment in new production lines, technology and manufacturing processes, increasing capacity and creating new opportunities across the operation.

And they’re investing in their people too.

There’s a real focus on training and development, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, gain experience within a large-scale manufacturing environment and potentially build a long-term career with a global organisation.

 *** Pick the shift that works for you! ***

Want mornings? Choose mornings.
Prefer backs? Choose backs.
Night owl? Choose nights.

Or, if you're happy to rotate across all three, there are opportunities to progress into a permanent role and access the full employee benefits package.

🕕 Mornings: 6am – 2pm
🕑 Backs: 2pm – 10pm
🕙 Nights: 10pm – 6am

💷 Earn up to £15.59 per hour – equivalent to £32,427 per annum based on the highest shift rate and a 40-hour week.

What will you be doing?

You'll become part of a busy manufacturing team, working within a modern production environment. Your role will include:

Assembly work to required specifications and quality standards
Operating machinery safely and efficiently
Carrying out basic quality checks
Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe
Working with colleagues to achieve production targets
Following instructions and established processes
Taking pride in producing quality workNo manufacturing experience? That's okay. Full training is provided, so attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience.

We're looking for people who are:

Reliable and punctual
Positive, hardworking and willing to learn
Safety-conscious
Comfortable working as part of a team
Attentive to detail and quality
Able to follow instructions and processes
Able to communicate effectively in basic EnglishMore than just a temporary job...If you're looking for something longer term, this could be a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a major global organisation.

For those progressing into permanent employment, benefits include:

- Extensive training and development, including internal and external courses
- 33 days' holiday – 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Life insurance – 6x salary
- Wellbeing support through a dedicated app
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
- Annual bonus and referral rewards
- Team and family events
- A friendly, inclusive environment with genuine opportunities to learn, develop and progress

Your next job could be the start of something more.
Whether you want a regular shift that fits around your life, a temporary opportunity, or you're looking to rotate shifts and work towards a permanent career, there are options available.

Apply today and tell us which shift works for you

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